Flash Receivers
Description: This recall involves the Flash Receiver (BE1442 MHz), which is sold as a part of the Bellman & Symfon's Visit smart home system. The flash receivers are intended to assist hearing-impaired consumers by alerting them with bright flashes of light when the doorbell or telephone rings or if a fire alarm sounds. The white devices measure about six inches tall and three inches wide and sits on a white cylinder base. The Bellman & Symfon logo is printed on the front of the unit. Only Bellman & Symfon flash receivers with following serial numbers are included in the recall: Affected Serial Numbers BE1442141400001 ~ BE1442141402040 BE1442174430001 ~ BE1442174433060 BE1442186360001 ~ BE1442186362040 BE1442188570001 ~ BE1442188571020 BE1442180030001 ~ BE1442180032550 BE1442180840001 ~ BE1442180842550 The serial number is printed on the body of the unit under the battery cover. The bar code with the product's serial number is located under the batteries. [Learn More]
About 450 units were affected by this recall.
Bellman & Symfon Recalls Flash Receivers for Reduced Hearing Persons; Unit Can Fail to Alert in an Emergency
Recalled Bellman & Symfon Flash Receivers.
Flash Receivers Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 04/30/2020 |
| Recall ID | 8806 |
| Recall Number | 20114 |
| Hazard | The back-up battery can fail to fully charge resulting in the receiver not working as intended and failing to flash to alert hearing-impaired persons to an emergency. |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately contact Bellman & Symfon to receive a free repair. Consumers can continue to use their Flash Receivers until they receive the free repair, but the firm advises in the meantime to unplug and re-plug their units to keep them properly powered. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Bellman & Symfon toll-free at 833-235-5626 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.bellman.com/recall or at www.bellman.com and click on Product Recall under Products for more information. |
| Last Updated | 04/30/2020 |
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