CPSC, SecureAlert Announce Recall of Safety and Security Phones
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-11-18 · 04513
Hazards
Using the test button can result in the battery being drained without the user's knowledge. Without battery power, the phone is unable to call for assistance in an emergency.
Recall
Number
04513
Date
2003-11-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
GPS2000 MobilePAL+GPS Safety and Security Phones
Companies
Retailer(s)
SecureAlert and private security dealers nationwide, from May 2003 through July 2003.
Distributor(s)
SecureAlert Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Country of manufacture
Japan
Description
This recall involves GPS2000 MobilePAL+GPS units with serial numbers between 08810948 and 08813447, which can be found on a label in the battery compartment. They are white phones with a red "call" button and a gray "test" button that notifies an emergency call center and can track callers using the Global Positioning System (GPS). "MobilePal+GPS" is written on the front of the phones.