CPSC, Mintek Digital Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-06-08). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. Models: DVD-1710. About 116,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05187 |
| Published | 2005-06-08 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Portable DVD player battery packs |
| Firm named in the title | Mintek Digital Inc. |
| Firms | Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 116,000 |
| Model numbers | DVD-1710 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Electronic and department stores nationwide, including Best Buy, from September 2002 through January 2005, for between $200 and $300. |
Description
The recall involves battery packs used with the Mintek portable DVD players with a 7" (diagonal) screen and model number DVD-1710. "Mintek DVD-1710" is printed on the top and bottom of the unit. The DVD player is silver and gray colored and the battery pack is silver with a nameplate on the bottom that is marked RB-LiP01 or RB-LiP02.
Hazard
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
The company is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard the battery pack appropriately. The product may still be used on AC power.
Incidents and injuries
Mintek has received 10 reports of incidents, including nine cases of the battery pack overheating and/or catching fire and one report of the battery pack overheating and bursting.
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