Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems Recalled by AMX Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled January 28, 2010 · CPSC recall 10035 · Rechargeable

Picture of Recalled MVP-5200i wireless touch panel

Picture of Recalled MVP-5100, MVP-5150 wireless touch panel

Hazard

A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers

Remedy

Consumer should immediately stop using the touch panels and contact AMX for instructions on how to receive a replacement battery at no cost.

Units

About 115,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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".

What to do

Consumer should immediately stop using the touch panels and contact AMX for instructions on how to receive a replacement battery at no cost.

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 [email protected] and reference "XPX5000B."

Product

Rechargeable Batteries sold with MVP 5000 Series Wireless Touch Panels

Manufacturer(s)

AMX, of Richardson, Texas

Retailers

AMX dealers nationwide from May 2008 through October 2009 for between $2,400 and $4,200.

Made in

United States · Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →