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GreatCall Recalls Lively Mobile Plus Emergency Alert Device Due to Risk of Call Button Failing in an Emergency (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: August 30, 2019
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Summary

GreatCall has recalled approximately 44,300 Lively Mobile Plus emergency alert devices (model GCR4) because the call button can fail when pushed during an emergency. These silver and black devices, manufactured between January and April 2019, are used for fall detection and to call for assistance. GreatCall is contacting all known purchasers directly to provide a full refund.

Risk

The emergency call button may fail to function when pressed, preventing users from communicating with emergency services or receiving help during a critical situation or fall. While no injuries have been reported, the failure of this primary safety feature poses a significant risk to users relying on it for emergency assistance.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have the affected device by looking for 'GreatCall' printed on the front and model number 'GCR4' printed on the back.
  2. Check the bar code label on the back of the device for date code 19.01 or 19.03 to confirm it is part of the recall.
  3. Immediately stop using the Lively Mobile Plus device and contact GreatCall to receive a full refund.
  4. Contact GreatCall at 800-359-1791 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT daily, email at customerservice@greatcall.com, or visit www.greatcall.com and click on Product Support for more information.
  5. For further assistance, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using Lively Mobile Plus and contact GreatCall to receive a full refund. GreatCall is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact: GreatCall at 800-359-1791 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT daily, email at customerservice@greatcall.com or online at www.greatcall.com and click on Product Support for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Lively Mobile Plus Emergency Alert Device
Model:
GCR4
Date Ranges: 19.01, 19.03, April 2019 through May 2019

Product Images

Recalled Lively Mobile Plus model GCR4

Recalled Lively Mobile Plus model GCR4

Photo of label on back of recalled device

Photo of label on back of recalled device

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 19775
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Borqs Hong Kong Limited; Shenzhen Saidaxin Technology Co. Ltd., of China
Sold By: Best Buy and Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.greatcall.com and www.amazon.com from April 2019 through May 2019 for between $25 and $50.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 44,300
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: GreatCall Inc., of San Diego, California
Contact: GreatCall at 800-359-1791 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT daily, email at customerservice@greatcall.com or online at www.greatcall.com and click on Product Support for more information.
Agency Last Updated: August 30, 2019

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response