Wireless telephone headsets battery - Lithium-ion polymer battery installed in GN Netcom A/S’s GN9120
Burns, Fire Communication and media equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1288/08 |
| Brand | ATL (Amperex Technology Limited) |
| Category | Communication and media equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Denmark |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Model Number | - ATL part number 603028-01, - Headset. “GN Netcom” or “GN9120” |
| Published | 7 November 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of burns and fire due to an internal short circuit in the lithium-ion batteries which causes the batteries to overheat. 46 incidents have been reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recalled batteries were sold in GN9120 wireless telephone headsets and separately as battery replacement kits to end-users worldwide between 1 January 2005 and September 2008. The batteries have a white plastic casing and are labelled “Made by ATL.”.