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

Recalled 2019-08-30. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 44,300Units
2019-08-30Recall date
FallHazard
None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves Lively Mobile Plus model GCR4 emergency alert devices manufactured between January and April 2019. The recalled devices are silver and black and have "GreatCall" printed near the top of the front of the device. The model number GCR4 is printed on the back and the date code 19.01 or 19.03 is printed on the bar code label of the device. The device is worn on a magnetic lanyard around a consumer's neck for fall detection or clips onto a consumer's purse, belt, or pocket, and is used to communicate in an emergency or for other assistance.
The hazard
The call button can fail when pushed by the consumer in an emergency.
Injuries
None reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using Lively Mobile Plus and contact GreatCall to receive a full refund. GreatCall is contacting all known purchasers directly.

The details

ProductsLively Mobile Plus Emergency Alert Devices
Made byBorqs Hong Kong Limited, Shenzhen Saidaxin Technology Co. Ltd
Imported byGreatCall Inc
Made inChina
Sold atAmazon, Walmart, Best Buy
CPSC recall number19775
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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