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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-06-05

Polycom, Inc. Recalls Wireless Conference Phone Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

SoundStation2W Wireless Conference Phones with Lithium Ion Batteries

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

What happened

Polycom is recalling battery packs supplied with SoundStation2W wireless conference phones sold from December 1, 2007 through May 2, 2008, as well as replacement battery packs sold during that same period. The batteries, made by Gold Peak Industries Ltd., can overheat and pose a fire or burn hazard. The affected battery packs have part numbers 1520-07803-003 or 1520-07804-003 with date codes GP1207, GP0108, GP0208, or GP0308, and are identified by a white label reading "RECHARGEABLE Li-ion BATTERY."

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from their SoundStation2W phone. The conference phone can continue to be used with the charger plugged in. Consumers should contact Polycom to receive a free replacement battery pack and should not attempt to use any battery packs other than those supplied by Polycom in the unit.

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

Hazard

The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from their SoundStation2W wireless conference phone. Once the battery pack is removed, consumers can still use their conference phone by keeping the charger plugged into the unit. Consumers should not attempt to use battery packs other than those supplied by Polycom in the unit. Consumers should contact Polycom for a free replacement battery pack.

Details from the source

The recalled battery packs were supplied by Gold Peak Industries Ltd. and sold with Polycom's SoundStation2W wireless conference phones from December 1, 2007 until May 2, 2008, and separately as replacement battery packs during the same time period. The SoundStation2W part numbers and SKU numbers are printed on the underside of the telephone and include the following models: Part Number SKU Number 2201-67800-022 2200-07800-001 2201-67880-022 2200-07880-001 SoundStation2W recalled battery pack part numbers, SKU numbers and date codes are as follows: Part Number SKU Number Date Code 1520-07803-003 2200-07803-002 GP1207, GP0108, GP0208, GP0308 (December 2007 through March 2008) 1520-07804-003 2200-07804-002 GP1207, GP0108, GP0208, GP0308 (December 2007 through March 2008) The battery packs have a black or white plastic coating and a white label with the following title: "RECHARGEABLE Li-ion BATTERY." The recalled battery pack 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 printed on the white label of the battery.

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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