CPSC2007-10-09
Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC, of Wayne, N.J.
Hazard
The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter.
Sold at
Consumer electronics stores nationwide from January 2005 through April 2006 for between $200 and $230.
Affected count
About 142,000
Injuries reported
Toshiba has received two reports of minor damage to the bottom of the DVD player. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Toshiba AC Adapters Sold with Portable DVD Players
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Toshiba Customer Solutions toll-free at (877) 290-6064 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=Consumer_Notices
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Toshiba-Recalls-AC-Adapters-sold-with-Portable-DVD-Players-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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