CPSC, Thomson Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-03-23 · 05139
Hazards
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
05139
Date
2005-03-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Portable DVD player batteries
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Thomson Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Retailer(s)
Electronic and department stores nationwide, from September 2002 through July 2003, for between $340 and $490.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
Only batteries used with the RCA portable DVD players with model number DRC600N are being recalled. The DRC600N model DVD player with the battery attached is about 7½ inches wide, 5½ inches deep, and 2 inches high. The cabinet housing is plastic, except for a metal "skin" on the top of the player. The metal "skin" is silver colored, and the rest of the DVD player is tan or dark gray. The logo "RCA LiFE," along with the words "DVD VIDEO" are printed on the top of the DVD Player. The battery attaches to the bottom of the DVD player.