CPSC, Mintek Digital Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-06-08 · 05187
Hazards
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
05187
Date
2005-06-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Portable DVD player battery packs
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Electronic and department stores nationwide, including Best Buy, from September 2002 through January 2005, for between $200 and $300.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves battery packs used with the Mintek portable DVD players with a 7" (diagonal) screen and model number DVD-1710. "Mintek DVD-1710" is printed on the top and bottom of the unit. The DVD player is silver and gray colored and the battery pack is silver with a nameplate on the bottom that is marked RB-LiP01 or RB-LiP02.