Recalls / 2005-06-08
CPSC, Mintek Digital Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries
05187 · Recalled 2005-06-08 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
Mintek has received 10 reports of incidents, including nine cases of the battery pack overheating and/or catching fire and one report of the battery pack overheating and bursting.
Remedy
The company is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard the battery pack appropriately. The product may still be used on AC power.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Portable DVD player battery packs | About 116,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Mintek Digital Inc.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Electronic, department, including Best Buy, from September 2002 through January 2005, for, $300.
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Source: CPSC recall 05187. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.