Rechargeable Battery Recall; Fire and Burn Hazards Cited

About 8,600 rechargeable batteries sold with wireless touch panels for audio/visual systems are being recalled because of the risks of fires and burns to users.

The batteries were sold with MVP 5000 Series Wireless Touch Panels made by AMX of Richardson, Texas. A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture, posing a risk of fire and burns to people using the devices.

There have been no reports of incidents or injuries associated with the faulty batteries inside the wireless touch panels, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

The recall involves AMX 5000 series (MVP-5100, MVP-5150, MVP-5200i) wireless touch panels. The model number can be found on a label on the back of the unit, the CPSC said.

The recalled rechargeable batteries are used in touch panels which act as remote controls for residential or commercial audio/visual systems. AMX 5000 series touch panels are available in black or white and include a 5.2” wide screen color LCD display. The touch panel’s dimensions are 4 3/4” x 7 9/16” x 13/16”.

The batteries and touch panels were sold by AMX dealers nationwide from May 2008 through October 2009 for between $2,400 and $4,200. They were manufactured in the United States and Mexico, officials said.

The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately stop using the touch panels and contact AMX for instructions on how to receive a replacement battery at no cost.

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