Remote Control, Universal Or Ns (excl. Remotes For Toys)

9YOM PATIENT WAS HORSING AROUND WITH A SIBLING TONIGHT WHEN A REMOTE CONTROL WAS THROWN AT HIS FACE. THE REMOTE HIT HIM IN THE LEFT EYEBROW HE NOW HAS A LACERATION. DX: LEFT EYEBROW LACERATION

55YOM REACHING TO GET REMOTE AND FELT POP IN SHOULDERDX ACUTE PAIN SHOULDER

12YOM WITH ANGER ISSUES REPORTS AFTER PHYSICAL ALTERCATION WITH HIS SIBLING. PATIENT ATTACKED HIS MOTHER AND HIT SIBLING ATTACKED HIM TO DEFEND HIS MOTHER. MOM STATES SIBLING HIT HIM ON THE HEAD WITH A REMOTE CONTROLLER SEVERAL TIMES. DX ASSAULT

73YOM FROM THE NURSING HOME DEVELOPED AMS WAS FOUND HITTING HIMSELF OVER THE HEAD WITH A REMOTE CONTROL HAS A HISTORY OF DEMENTIA HAD A BLEEDING LACERATION AND IS ANTICOAGULATED ON *** DX: LACERATION OF FOREHEAD

19YOM P/W LIP LAC, PT GOT HIT ON THE LIP W/ REMOTE CONTROL, DX:LIP LAC

61YOF BIBEMS S/P FALL AT HER NURSING HOME. PER PATIENT, SHE WAS GETTING UP TO GET THE REMOTE WHEN SHE FELL AND HIT HER HEAD. PT HAS LAC TO EYEBROW DX; ACUTE CYSTITIS W.O HEMATURIA

87YOM TO ER FOR HEAD INJURY & NECK PAIN AFTER FALL AT HOME, NO LOC, PT BENT OVER TO PICKUP THE REMOTE & LOST BALANCE & FELL BACK ONTO BUTT & HIT HEAD, NO LOC, PT COMPLAINS OF NECK PAIN DX FALL, STROKE-LIKE SX'S, COMPRESSION FRACTURE OF CERVICAL VERTABRA

93YOF TO ER AFTER A FALL WHEN SHE PICKED UP A REMOTE CONTROL AT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY & FELL & PT HIT HEAD & LEFT SIDE OF FACE, PT HAS LACERATION TO LEFT SIDE FOREHEAD DX FALL, INJURY OF HEAD, LACERATION LEFT SIDE FOREHEAD

61YOF TO ER FOR CWEST WALL PAIN, PT FELL ON TOP OF THE REMOTE CONTROL & THAT CAUSED INJURY & PAIN TO STERNUM AREA OF CHEST DX CHEST PAIN, STERNUM PAIN

102YOF FELL TO CARPETED FLOOR WHEN PICKING UP HER REMOTE CONTROL. DX: CHI

8YOM, BROTHER HIT HIM IN THE FACE WITH A REMOTE-CONTROL LAST NIGHT, COMPLAINING OF HEADACHE AND DIZZINESS, DX: CONTUSION OF OTHER PART OF HEAD

66YOF PRESENTS WITH A FALL. PT STATES SHE WAS REACHING FOR HER REMOTE AND FELL ONTO HER KNEES.PT ATTEMPTED TO GET BACK UP BUT FELL AGAIN ONTO HER FACE. NO LOC. PT COMPLAINS OF HIP PAIN, BILATERIAL KNEE PAIN. DX: FALL,RHABDOMYOLYSIS,DECREASED ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

I purchased a Targus laser presentation remote, installed the battery as directed and placed the spare battery in the spare battery slot. As I was using the remote, I smelled something burning or melting. I removed the battery cover and discovered that the spare battery was overheating to the point where it was almost too hot to touch. Had it been left in, it would have destroyed the batteries and the remote. As I looked in the slot where the spare goes, there is a metal contact at the bottom where I put the Negative end of the battery but no contact on the positive end. This issue needs to be addressed as it is a considerable safety hazard. Thank you

I HAVE A LOGITECH HARMONY ONE REMOTE CONTROL. iT IS APPROXIMATLY 18 MONTHS OLD AND OUT OF WARRANTY. THE REMOTE WAS NOT HOLDING A CHARGE AND GETTING HOT. 1 TRYED TO REMOVE THE BATTERY AND FOUND THAT THE FACTORY BATTERY WAS SWOLLEN AND VERY HOT.IT TOOK 15 MINIUTES TO TRY TO REMOVE AND BELEIVE IT COULD START A FIRE IF I COTINUALLY WAS TO USE THE REMOTE IF IT WAS ON A CHAIR OR A COUCH.

I own a Logitech Harmony 890 universal remote. It appears that many of these devices have a defect Lithium Ion Battery and defective charging circuit that causes the battery to swell. I have had this experience twice. Given what I have learned about Lithium Ion batteries, I am concerned that this represents a fire hazard. The vast number of incidents with this remote are document in this public thread -- http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Share-Your-Thoughts/Swollen-Battery-for-Harmony-890-Remote/td-p/490214 While Logitech support has replaced the battery, their own support agents acknowledge that the charging circuits have a defect that results in over charging and damage if the remote is left on the charger for more than 3 hours. Multiple attempts to explain to them that this is a fire hazard has results in no meaningful action beyond the battery replacement. While I appreciate the battery, my main concern is the fire risk many of us face. Below I've included a few key extracts from the long thread of interactions I've had with Logitech's support team. I am submitting this report in the hope that this serious safety hazard can be addressed. Thank you for your help. [REDACTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a message where [REDACTED] indicates that leaving the remote in the charger more than 3 hours can damage the charging circuit: Dear [REDACTED], Thank you for contacting Logitech Customer Care here is your incident number [REDACTED] you can use for future reference. My name is [REDACTED]l and I will be your Technical Support Representative for this case. I understand that you are having difficulties with your Harmony 890 remote. I apologize for the inconvenience that this has caused you. and I will gladly assist you with your concern. [REDACTED], I am very sorry for the inconvenience that you have experienced with your Harmony 890 and for having 2 batteries that had the same problem. Nor

My Logitech Harmony 900 has been problematic since day 1. It wouldn't hold a good charge without being left on the charger every day. At times the remote will lock up like a computer. To overcome this the battery has to be taken out to restart the device. Initially the battery slid out with some effort but recently when attempting to unlock the remote the battery was almost impossible to budge. Upon getting it out of the remote it looked extremely swelled to the point of bursting. I went online to do some research and the 3.7 volt lithium battery in this remote is a known issue which Logitech takes no responsibility for unless the item is under warranty. This would be like saying we should continue flying the 787 with known battery problems and the company shouldn't have any responsibility. Lithium batteries are known to explode when overheated and whether it is a faulty charger or the battery I don't know but it seems when this many people are complaining about the same issue the company should correct the problem.

Hunter [REDACTED] Fan/Light w/remote #22788 works intermittently and light flashes dim, bright, off, on, etc.

Harmony One Advanced Remote Control battery has swollen to the point of splitting the case of the battery. This is the second time this has happened and when contacting the manufacturer the told me I would have to purchase a new battery and that the swelling was "normal". This is also what their FAQ page states.

The consumer said that she not aware that the wall unit was under recall (Release #10-167). On 12/22/11 around 2:30 pm the consumer said that there was a strong odor of electric burning in the house. The consumer was in her bedroom when she smelt the odor. The consumer when downstairs where the living room is located and saw that the plug-in wall unit was completed melted and all around the wall was black. The consumer did not see any flames. The consumer could not immediately unplug the unit because it was extremely hot at touch. The consumer waited a half an hour then unplugged the melted unit. There were no injuries

I have a Logitech Harmony Remote Model 900 with a lithium rechargeable battery. The battery swelled and got hot while in the provided charger. I contacted Logitech, who on their website blog, shows the batteries provided to be defective. The company told me they would not replace the product or the battery. I informed them that their product is dangerous and could cause a fire, injury, or death. Logitech representative told me their warranty is limited and they would not replace the dangerously defective battery. I informed them that on their website they make it clear that the battery issues is known and they should not sell dangerous products knowingly. They gave me an indecent number [REDACTED]