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Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled October 14, 2008 · CPSC recall 09010 · Wireless

Hazard

An internal short circuit in the lithium-ion polymer batteries can cause the batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the headsets. Consumers should contact GN Netcom to receive a replacement battery.

Units

About 525,000 (an additional 675,000 were sold outside the U.S.)

Incidents / injuries

GN Netcom has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including three reports of open flames and property damage to furniture on which the headsets were resting.

Description

This recall involves ATL lithium-ion polymer batteries in GN9120 wireless headsets. The headsets are intended primarily for professional use in offices and call centers. The product is sold with three components: a base station, headset and power adapter. "GN Netcom" or "GN9120" is printed on the base station and headset. The affected batteries have part number 603028 and have a white plastic enclosure. The batteries are labeled "Made by ATL (Amperex Technology Ltd.)" and "(ATL P/N 603028)." Batteries sold as a replacement part are labeled "GN9120 battery replacement kit."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the headsets. Consumers should contact GN Netcom to receive a replacement battery.

Contact

For additional information, contact GN Netcom at (877) 803-6467 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jabra.com

Product

GN9120 Wireless Headsets

Manufacturer(s)

GN Netcom Inc., of Nashua, New Hampshire · Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), of Hong Kong (battery)

Retailers

GN Netcom, authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2005 through September 2008 for between $150 and $350 as part of the GN9120 headset and about $20 as a replacement part.

Made in

China

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