CPSC, OnQ Technologies Announce Recall of Telephone Line-Sharing Devices
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-09-10 · 03181
Hazards
A security system connected to this device could be prevented from notifying emergency personnel of a hazard. The delay could cause consumers to suffer injuries.
Recall
Number
03181
Date
2003-09-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"OnQ" Telephone Line-Sharing Devices
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
OnQ Technologies, of Middletown, Pa.
Retailer(s)
Distributors of electrical devices and sold by professional installers nationwide and in Canada, between November 2002 and June 2003, for about $80.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled units are labeled "OnQ" and "1x8 ENHANCED TELECOM w/SURGE." The devices are professionally installed as part of a telephone line-sharing system in homes. One of the slots on the device is labeled, "SECURITY." The security line should get priority in an emergency. Part number 364551-01, written on the product label, and a date code (DC) of "2303" (meaning the 23rd week of 2003) or earlier are included in the recall. The date code is located on the edge of the device, above the mounting tabs.