Recalls / 2013-10-30

Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots

14008 · Recalled 2013-10-30 · CPSC page

A/C Adaptor for Polaroid PMID 709 Tablets

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.

Hazards

The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received approximately ten reports of the adaptor overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Customers should immediately stop using the adaptor and contact Southern Telecom for a replacement adaptor at no cost. Customers will receive an envelope for returning the recalled product with their replacement adaptor.

Products

Name	Model	Units
A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets		About 21,000

Parties

Importer: Southern Telecom, Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Big Lots in July 2013 for $90 for the tablet, adaptor.

Consumer contact

Southern Telecom toll-free at (866) 450-4493 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.southerntelecom.com and go to Product Support and click on "PMID709 A/C Adaptor Exchange Program" for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 14008. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.