CPSC Recall in 2014: Visonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response Pendants and Kits Due to Pendant Battery Failure

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-018

Date: October 30, 2014

Product Name: Visonic Amber Pendants and Visonic Amber Kits

Recall Description:

An accelerated circuit drain of the Visonic Amber MCT-212 GS LA S (315) ENR pendants and Visonic Amber Kits GS LA (315) KIT2 pendant battery can result in a shorter than expected "low battery" warning period, from 30 days down to a nine day warning period.

Hazard Description:

An accelerated circuit drain of the pendant battery can result in a decreased battery life and shorter than expected "low battery" warning period, from 30 days down to a nine day warning period.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 29,200

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Leased by Life Alert Emergency Response to consumers who subscribed for alarm monitoring services from about May 2013 through July 2014. Retail price for the products are about $50 for the pendant, and between $220 and $240 for the kit.

Manufactured In:

Israel