Polycom Inc. Recalls Conference Phone Batteries for Fire Hazard

February 17, 2006 Release #06-092 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 917-5738 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Lithium Ion batteries in SoundStation2W wireless conference phone Units: About 21,000 units in the U.S. (About 27,700 units worldwide) Manufacturer/Distributor: Polycom Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif. Hazard: These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire or burn hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Polycom has received two reports … Continue reading