AT&T TL71208 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
Appendix
Important safety information
Rechargeable batteries: This product contains either nickel-
cadmium or nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Exer-
cise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short
circuit with conductive material such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery
charger.
Nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of
these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture.
Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they
could release caustic material which could cause injury.
The RBRC
Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating
in an industry program to collect and recycle Nickel-metal hydride
rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United
States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of
replacement batteries or recycling center. Or you may call 1-800-8-
BATTERY for locations accepting spent Ni-MH batteries.
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent re-
search entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference
between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac
pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
WTR recommends to physicians that:
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