PDi Communications · Recalled
PDi Communications Recalls Televisions Installed in Healthcare Facilities Due to Fire Hazard
A capacitor on the television's power supply board can fail, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 2,700
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- PDi Communications Inc., of Springboro, Ohio
Incident log
PDi Communications has received one report of an incident involving a flame in February 2010. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 08 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
