Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for recall
Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems Recalled by AMX Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for recalled?
A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumer should immediately stop using the touch panels and contact AMX for instructions on how to receive a replacement battery at no cost. Contact: For additional information, contact AMX at (800) 222-0193 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.amx.com, or email the firm at [email protected] and reference "XPX5000B."
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Rechargeable Batteries sold with MVP 5000 Series Wireless Touch Panels
- Company
- AMX, of Richardson, Texas
- Quantity
- About 115,000
- Sold at
- AMX dealers nationwide from May 2008 through October 2009 for between $2,400 and $4,200.
- Recall date
- January 28, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves AMX 5000 series (MVP-5100, MVP-5150, MVP-5200i) wireless touch panels. The model number can be found on a label on the back of the unit. These touch panels can be used as remote controls for residential or commercial audio/visual systems. AMX 5000 series touch panels are available in black or white and include a 5.2" wide screen color LCD display. The touch panel's dimensions are 4 3/4" x 7 9/16" x 13/16".