CPSC Recall in 2014: Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2014.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-212

Date: June 19, 2014

Product Name: Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters

Recall Description:

The batteries can fail to emit a low battery warning and not generate a warning to the user.

Hazard Description:

The batteries used in the transmitters can fail to emit a low battery warning leading the user to believe the transmitter is functioning and not generate a warning.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 175,000 (an additional 48,000 previously recalled in December 2013)

Incidents:

Linear received one report of a transmitter that failed to operate. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Independent PERS distributors and dealers nationwide from June 2008 through July 2011 for about $45.

Manufactured In:

China