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Frontrow to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Frontrow at (800) 227-0735 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gofrontrow.com/battery
The product
The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones. Only batteries with part number 374-30-400-00, printed on the light green sleeve of the battery, are included in the recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 41,000
- Recall date
- March 3, 2009
- Brand
- Gold Peak Industries, of San Diego, Calif.
- Made or distributed by
- Frontrow, of Petaluma, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been reported.
Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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