Product Liability: Defective Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters recalled by Linear

Some defective Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters are being recalled by Linear because the battery clips in the transmitters can corrode causing the transmitters to operate intermittently or not at all, without generating a warning.

The recalled Linear PERS transmitters allow users to push a button on the transmitter to summon assistance. Models recalled are:

• The DXS-LRC, a gray plastic pendants with a black circle in the center and can be worn as a pendant around the neck or on a wristband.
• The DXS-LRP, a white pendant with a green swirl design on the front.
• The DXS-LRW a solid black wristband with a black plastic face and black button in the center.

Consumers who owns such a transmitter should immediately contact Linear to get a free replacement. Linear toll-free at (855) 554-2384 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.linear-pers.com and click on Recalls for more information.