Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-03). Hazards: burn. About 41,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09725 |
| Published | 2009-03-03 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries |
| Firm named in the title | Frontrow |
| Firms | Gold Peak Industries, of San Diego, Calif. (manufacturer); Frontrow, of Petaluma, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 41,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter. |
Description
The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones. Only batteries with part number 374-30-400-00, printed on the light green sleeve of the battery, are included in the recall.
Hazard
The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been reported.
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