Name of Product: Rechargeable Batteries sold with MVP 5000 Series Wireless Touch Panels

Units: About 1,900

Manufacturer: AMX, of Richardson, Texas

Hazard: Touch panels left uncharged for more than three months can fail, causing the battery to 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 June 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, or email the firm at service@amx.com and reference “XPX5000B.”

For a complete listing of all November recalls to date, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website.