CPSC2013-10-30
Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots
Southern Telecom, Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard
The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Customers should immediately stop using the adaptor and contact Southern Telecom for a replacement adaptor at no cost. Customers will receive an envelope for returning the recalled product with their replacement adaptor.
Sold at
Big Lots in July 2013 for $90 for the tablet and adaptor.
Affected count
About 21,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received approximately ten reports of the adaptor overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets
Consumer contact
Southern Telecom toll-free at (866) 450-4493 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.southerntelecom.com and go to Product Support and click on "PMID709 A/C Adaptor Exchange Program" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Southern-Telecom-Recalls-AC-Adaptors-for-Polaroid-Internet-TabletsDon't want to check this manually?
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