touch panel recall AMX

[nick markowitz <nmarkowitz@xxxxxxxxx>]

1. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2010
Release # 10-035

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 222-0193
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems
Recalled by AMX Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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: Rechargeable Batteries sold with MVP 5000 Series
Wireless Touch Panels

Units: About 8,600

Manufacturer: AMX, of Richardson, Texas

Hazard: A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat
and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This 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. These touch panels can be used 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".

Sold by: AMX dealers nationwide from May 2008 through October 2009 for
between $2,400 and $4,200.

Manufactured in: United States and Mexico

Remedy: Consumer should immediately stop using the touch panels and
contact AMX for instructions on how to receive a replacement battery
at no cost.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AMX at (800)
222-0193 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the
firm's Web site at www.amx.com, or email the firm at service@xxxxxxx
and reference "XPX5000B."

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to: