CPSC, The Sharper Image Recall Motorized CD Racks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-10-30). Hazards: burn, explosion, impact injury. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01502 |
| Published | 2000-10-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-08 |
| Product category | Furniture (Miscellaneous) |
| Products | Sharper Image Power Tower motorized cd rack |
| Firm named in the title | The Sharper Image |
| Firms | The Sharper Image Corp., of San Francisco, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Sharper Image sold these CD racks in their stores, catalogs, and on the internet, as model number SI693, during August 2000, for about $160. |
Description
The CD rack is black with a round dial and stands about 3 feet high on a 14-inch base. The rack holds 100 CDs and rotates automatically, clockwise or counter-clockwise, when you turn the dial. Only units with codes REV A or REV B under the base are included in this recall.
Hazard
Batteries in the unit can leak or explode, when used with an AC adapter. Consumers can suffer burns from the leaking battery or can be struck by pieces of an exploding battery.
Remedy
Consumers immediately should remove the batteries from the CD racks and contact The Sharper Image for information on receiving a replacement unit or a refund. Consumers that return the units or arrange for it to be shipped to a Sharper Image will be given a $50 merchandise certificate for their next purchase. The Sharper Image Corp. sent notices to known purchasers.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and The Sharper Image have received one report of a battery exploding. No injuries have been reported.
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