CPSCGeneral Alert
Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems Recalled ...
Published: January 28, 2010Recall ID: 10035Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers
Product Description & Identification
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".
Affected Products
Rechargeable Batteries sold with MVP 5000 Series Wireless Touch Panels
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Rechargeable-Batteries-Used-with-Touch-Panels-for-AudioVisual-Systems-Recalled-by-AMX-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems Recalled by AMX Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4b649ce682ba419a8af72c31c6c7918d.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled MVP-5200i wireless touch panel |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2c275ae7aeb146f7a529912fda81bd06.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled MVP-5100, MVP-5150 wireless touch panel |
| Hazards › Name | A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Rechargeable Batteries sold with MVP 5000 Series Wireless Touch Panels |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 115,000 |
| Recall I D | 35 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumer should immediately stop using the touch panels and contact AMX for instructions on how to receive a replacement battery at no cost. |
| Retailers › Name | AMX dealers nationwide from May 2008 through October 2009 for between $2,400 and $4,200. |
| Recall Date | 2010-01-28T00:00:00 |
| 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". |
| Recall Number | 10035 |
| Manufacturers › Name | AMX, of Richardson, Texas |
| Consumer 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 service@amx.com and reference "XPX5000B." |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Mexico |