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Description: Polycom, Inc. Recalls Wireless Conference Phone Batteries Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2008 Release #08-297 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 963-7627 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Firm's Media Contact: (925) 924-5689 Polycom, Inc. Recalls Wireless Conference Phone Batteries Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: SoundStation2W Wireless Conference Phones with Lithium Ion Batteries Units: About 5,800 units Phone Distributor: Polycom, Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif. Battery Pack Distributor: Gold Peak Industries Ltd., of Hong Kong Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Polycom has received one report of a battery pack overheating resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled battery packs were supplied by Gold Peak Industries Ltd. and sold with Polycom’s SoundStation2W wireless conference phones from December 1, 2007 until May 2, 2008, and separately as replacement battery packs during the same time period. The SoundStation2W part numbers and SKU numbers are printed on the underside of the telephone and include the following models: Part Number SKU Number 2201-67800-022 2200-07800-001 2201-67880-022 2200-07880-001 SoundStation2W recalled battery pack part numbers, SKU numbers and date codes are as follows: Part Number SKU Number Date Code 1520-07803-003 2200-07803-002 GP1207, GP0108, GP0208, GP0308 (December 2007 through March 2008) 1520-07804-003 2200-07804-002 GP1207, GP0108, GP0208, GP0308 (December 2007 through March 2008) The battery packs have a black or white plastic coating and a white label with the following title: “RECHARGEABLE Li-ion BATTERY.” The recalled battery pack part numbers can be found on the bottom right hand corner of the white label on the battery pack. The date code can be found to the left of the part number printed on the white label of the battery. Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide through catalogs, online, telesales, office supply stores, the Polycom Web store, and Fry’s Electronics retail locations from December 2007 through May 2, 2008 for between $700 and $900. Replacement battery packs were sold for between $50 and $90 through the same outlets. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from their SoundStation2W wireless conference phone. Once the battery pack is removed, consumers can still use their conference phone by keeping the charger plugged into the unit. Consumers should not attempt to use battery packs other than those supplied by Polycom in the unit. Consumers should contact Polycom for a free replacement battery pack. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Polycom, Inc. at (800) 963-7627 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.polycom.com/2WBattery SoundStation2W Conference Phone 12 hour talk time Battery Pack 24 hour talk time Battery Pack Battery Pack Date Code Example: GP0108 (January 2008) Battery Pack Part Number Example: 1520-07804-003 [Learn More]

Recall Information

Country of OriginChina
Recall Date06/05/2008
Recall ID4316
Recall Number08297
Product TypeAdapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
HazardFire & Fire-Related Burn
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