CPSC recall · Reported April 30, 2020
Bellman & Symfon Recalls Flash Receivers for Reduced Hearing Persons; Unit Can Fail to Alert in an Emergency
The back-up battery can fail to fully charge resulting in the receiver not working as intended and failing to flash to alert hearing-impaired persons to an emergency.
Bellman & Symfon Ab, of Sweden recalled This recall involves the Flash Receiver (BE1442 MHz), which is sold as a part of the Bell….
Bellman & Symfon Recalls Flash Receivers for Reduced Hearing Persons; Unit Can Fail to Al… was recalled by Bellman & Symfon Ab, of Sweden in April 30, 2020. Reason: The back-up battery can fail to fully charge resulting in the receiver not working as intended and failing to…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Bellman & Symfon to receive a free repair. Consumers…. Verify recall #20114 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bellman & Symfon Ab, of Sweden issued this CPSC recall-The back-up battery can fail to fully charge resulting in the receiver not working as intended and failing to….
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- April 30, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20114 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves the Flash Receiver (BE1442 MHz), which is sold as a part of the Bellman & Symfon's Visit smart home system. The flash receivers are intended to assist hearing-impaired consumers by alerting them with bright flashes of light when the doorbell or telephone rings or if a fire alarm sounds. The white devices measure about six inches tall and three inches wide and sits on a white cylinder base. The Bellman & Symfon logo is printed on the front of the unit. Only Bellman & Symfon flash receivers with following serial numbers are included in the recall: Affected Serial Numbers BE1442141400001 ~ BE1442141402040 BE1442174430001 ~ BE1442174433060 BE1442186360001 ~ BE1442186362040 BE1442188570001 ~ BE1442188571020 BE1442180030001 ~ BE1442180032550 BE1442180840001 ~ BE1442180842550 The serial number is printed on the body of the unit under the battery cover. The bar code with the product's serial number is located under the batteries.
Reason for recall
The back-up battery can fail to fully charge resulting in the receiver not working as intended and failing to flash to alert hearing-impaired persons to an emergency.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact Bellman & Symfon to receive a free repair. Consumers can continue to use their Flash Receivers until they receive the free repair, but the firm advises in the meantime to unplug and re-plug their units to keep them properly powered.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20114 |
| Date reported | April 30, 2020 |
| Date initiated | April 30, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Bellman & Symfon Ab, of Sweden |
| Affected scope | About 450 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately contact Bellman & Symfon to receive a free repair. Consumers can continue to use their Flash Receive…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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