Emergency System Transmitters (Linear) – Battery Signal Fail (2014)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters
Brand
Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
Product Images
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif. is recalling Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters. The hazard is: The batteries used in the transmitters can fail to emit a low battery warning leading the user to be. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled Linear PERS transmitters are components of Linear PERS or personal emergency solutions products and allow users to push a button on the transmitter to summon assistance. The transmitter may be worn as a pendant on a lanyard around the user's neck, on a band around the user's wrist or as a belt clip. The recall includes model numbers DXS-62A (black wristband and a gray pendant), DXS-62A1 (ivory plastic belt clip pendant) and DXS-64 (gray plastic pendant with a green circle in the center) which all have batteries that are sealed into the products. The manufactured date range of the recalled products is from June 2008 through April 2011 written as a date code. For example the date code MD1105 represents YYMM format or a manufacture date of May 2011. The date code, model number, Linear LLC and other information are found on the back of the transmitter.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a new replacement transmitter at no cost.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026