Philips Lifeline Inc Philips Lifeline Personal Help Button Pendant Classic and Slimline Style. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Philips Lifeline Personal Help Button Pendant Classic and Slimline Style.
Brand
Philips Lifeline Inc
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Philips Lifeline Inc is recalling Philips Lifeline Personal Help Button Pendant Classic and Slimline Style. due to Pendant Personal Help Button neck cord may not break away and if not will present a potential choking risk.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Pendant Personal Help Button neck cord may not break away and if not will present a potential choking risk.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Philips Lifeline initiated Safety Notification letters on 9/21/09 to users and advised of the potential choking risk of the Pendant Personal Help Button The firm recommends that users consult their health care providers to determine which style of emergency button, including those that are worn on the wrist, is most beneficial for them. A postage-paid reply envelope had been provided. Questions should be addressed to Philips at 1-877-221-8756 (Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 8 p.m. EST). Firm issued Press on 9/11/09. FDA Press issued 9/22/09
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026