CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players
This recall was issued December 22, 2005.
- Posted
- December 22, 2005
- Recall Number
- 06060
- Quantity
- About 165,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The battery can overheat and melt the plastic case while recharging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Action Taken
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers can continue using the portable DVD player without the battery, by detaching it from the unit, and plugging in the DC Cord or the AC Power Adapter.
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Incidents & Injuries
Petters Consumer Brands has received eight reports of batteries overheating, melting the plastic case, or units smoking during the recharging process. No injuries have been reported.