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Product recall · CPSCOctober 9, 2007Serious
Toshiba AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Toshiba Customer Solutions toll-free at (877) 290-6064 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=Consumer_Notices
The product
This recall involves the AC adapter sold with the Toshiba portable DVD player Model SD-P1600. "Toshiba" and ADPV16 can be found on the side of the adapter. "Toshiba", Model SD-P1600, and the serial number can be found on a rating label on the bottom of the cabinet for the DVD player.
Details
- Units affected
- About 142,000
- Recall date
- October 9, 2007
- Made or distributed by
- Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC, of Wayne, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Toshiba has received two reports of minor damage to the bottom of the DVD player. No injuries have been reported.
SD-P1600
Consumer electronics stores nationwide from January 2005 through April 2006 for between $200 and $230.
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: “Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players 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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