CPSC2005-03-23
CPSC, Thomson Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries
Thomson Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Hazard
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using and stop recharging the battery immediately and contact Thomson Inc. for a free replacement battery. The portable DVD player is not being recalled, and consumers can continue to use it without the battery, until they receive a replacement battery. The player can be used with the AC Power Adapter by simply unplugging the battery from the unit and plugging the AC Power Adapter into the 9-volt jack on the unit.
Sold at
Electronic and department stores nationwide, from September 2002 through July 2003, for between $340 and $490.
Affected count
About 47,000 units
Injuries reported
Thomson Inc. has received 11 reports of batteries overheating and five reports of batteries exploding. There are two reports of consumers suffering burned fingers from picking up a battery after it overheated.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Portable DVD player batteries
Consumer contact
Contact Thomson Inc. at (866) 670-4844 anytime. Consumers also can contact the company by mail at Thomson Inc., RCA Portable DVD Battery Recall, P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976. Please do not send products or batteries to this address.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Thomson-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-DVD-Player-Batteries-Don't want to check this manually?
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