Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-10-30 · 14008
Hazards
The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
14008
Date
2013-10-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Big Lots in July 2013 for $90 for the tablet and adaptor.
Importer(s)
Southern Telecom, Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled adaptor, also commonly referred to as a charger, was included with the Polaroid PMID709 seven inch Internet tablet (also known as the PMID709KB). The adaptor has two prongs for plugging into an outlet on one end and a wire leading to a single plug for the tablet. A label on the bottom of the casing near the plug prongs has "Polaroid Power Adaptor" printed on it with the model number SX-30017-D.