Recall #10-746 · Published July 8, 2010

PDi Communications Television Sets

PDi Communications Recalls Televisions Installed in Healthcare Facilities Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Television Sets from PDi Communications on July 8, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: A capacitor on the television's power supply board can fail, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

Recalled Television Set
Recalled Television Set
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Additional identifying details

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 notice

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.

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

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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