CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 05139
Portable DVD player batteries
Published September 25, 2024 · Recall initiated: March 23, 2005
What's the hazard
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should stop using and stop recharging the battery immediately and contact Thomson Inc. for a free replacement battery. The portable DVD player is not being recalled, and consumers can continue to use it without the battery, until they receive a replacement battery. The player can be used with the AC Power Adapter by simply unplugging the battery from the unit and plugging the AC Power Adapter into the 9-volt jack on the unit.
Recall details
- Brand
- Thomson Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
- Manufacturer
- Thomson Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
- Distributor
- Electronic and department stores nationwide, from September 2002 through July 2003, for between $340 and $490.
- Country
- US
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