CPSC, Motorola Inc. Announce Recall of Digital Cable Set-Top Boxes
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-08-08 · 02226
Hazards
Pins in the rear of the box, that connect to the power cord, could break, which could pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
02226
Date
2002-08-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Motorola DCT2000 digital cable set-top boxes
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Motorola Inc. Broadband Communications Sector, of Horsham, Pa.
Retailer(s)
Digital cable operators distributed these set-top boxes nationwide in conjunction with digital cable services, from March 2002 through June 2002.
Description
These digital cable set-top boxes are black, about 17 inches wide and 2.5 inches high. "MOTOROLA" and "INTERACTIVE DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS" are written on the front of the units. The model number, "DCT2000" is written on the cover of the user guide that came with the box. Motorola's DCT2000 set-top box provides cable subscribers access to various digital, audio, and interactive TV services, including expanded channel counts; digital-quality video and audio; interactive program guides for viewing convenience and control; parental control; and virtual channels for community and local information.