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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2006-02-17

Polycom Inc. Recalls Conference Phone Batteries for Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Lithium-Ion batteries in SoundStation2W wireless conference phone

  • Brand Polycom Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Polycom Inc. is recalling batteries sold with SoundStation2W wireless conference phones and as separate replacement items because the batteries can overheat and create a fire or burn hazard. The recalled batteries have black or white plastic coating with a white label reading "RECHARGEABLE Li-ion BATTERY" and bear Part Numbers 1520-07803-001 or 1520-07804-001 with a date code of 1205 (December 2005) or earlier. These part numbers and date codes can be found on the bottom right corner of the white label on the battery pack.

Consumers with recalled batteries should remove the battery pack from their SoundStation2W unit immediately. The phone can continue to be used while plugged in without the battery installed, but consumers should not attempt to use other batteries in the unit. According to the record, affected consumers should contact Polycom Inc. for information on receiving a free replacement battery.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire or burn hazard.

What should I do?

Customers should remove the battery pack from their SoundStation2W unit immediately. Once the batteries are removed, customers can still use their conference phone by keeping the charger plugged into the unit. Customers should not attempt to use other batteries in the unit. Consumers should contact Polycom Inc. for information on receiving a free replacement battery.

Details from the source

The recalled batteries were sold with the SoundStation2W wireless conference phones, and separately as replacement batteries. The SoundStation2W Part Number is printed on the underside of the telephone. The SoundStation2W Part Numbers and SKU numbers are as follows: Part Number SKU number Date Code 1520-07803-001 2200-07803-001 1205 or earlier (December 2005) 1520-07804-001 2200-07804-001 1205 or earlier (December 2005) The batteries have a black or white plastic coating and a white label with the following title: "RECHARGEABLE Li-ion BATTERY." The recalled battery Part Numbers can be found on the bottom right hand corner of the white label on the battery pack. The date code can be found to the left of the Part Number. Recalled batteries have the date code of 1205 (December 2005) or earlier printed on the white label of the batter pack.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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