CPSC2005-12-22
CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players
Petters Consumer Brands LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.
Hazard
The battery can overheat and melt the plastic case while recharging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers can continue using the portable DVD player without the battery, by detaching it from the unit, and plugging in the DC Cord or the AC Power Adapter.
Sold at
Various electronics and department stores nationwide from May 2003 through March 2004 for between $150 and $350.
Affected count
About 165,000
Injuries reported
Petters Consumer Brands has received eight reports of batteries overheating, melting the plastic case, or units smoking during the recharging process. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Battery packs used with Polaroid-brand portable DVD players
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Petters-Consumer-Brands-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Batteries-Found-In-Polaroid-Portable-DVD-PlayersDon't want to check this manually?
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