CPSC recall 10-746, announced July 8, 2010, covers PDi Communications Television Sets (about 2,700 units). A capacitor on the television's power supply board can fail, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Immediately stop using the recalled television sets, remove the power cord to prevent the TV from being powered on and contact PDi to receive a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 992-7734, or go to www.pdiarm.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Model and serial number ranges included in this recall are listed in the chart below.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 26-inch and 32-inch wall-mounted LCD television sets that were installed in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, medical centers and nursing homes. Model and serial number ranges included in this recall are listed in the chart below. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the television sets. Other models of PDi television sets or units that are outside the serial number range are not included in this recall. Model Number Serial Number Range PDI-P26LCDC 0832-D009-00001-A through 0913-D009-02500 PDI-P32LCDD 0902-D010-00001-A through 0921-D010-01419
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a label on the back of the television sets
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2008 through July 2009
- Price paid
- $1,000
Why it was recalled
A capacitor on the television's power supply board can fail, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
PDi Communications has received one report of an incident involving a flame in February 2010. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Immediately stop using the recalled television sets, remove the power cord to prevent the TV from being powered on and contact PDi to receive a free repair. PDi began contacting healthcare facilities about this problem in March. Facilities that have not been contacted by PDi or its authorized agent should contact the firm for a free repair.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 992-7734, or go to www.pdiarm.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- PDi Communications
- Recall number
- 10-746
- Units
- About 2,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- PDi Communications to distributors that service healthcare facilities such as hospitals, medical centers and nursing homes nationwide from September 2008 through July 2009 for about $1,000.
- Importer
- PDi Communications Inc., of Springboro, Ohio
Television Sets
CPSC product type: Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,700 units: the 159th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 153 of 221 home electronics recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 11 months. Recalled 12 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact PDi at (800) 992-7734 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.pdiarm.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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