CPSCOctober 30, 2000

CPSC, The Sharper Image Recall Motorized CD Racks

CPSC, The Sharper Image Recall Motorized CD Racks

Why was CPSC, The Sharper Image Recall Motorized CD Racks recalled?

Batteries in the unit can leak or explode, when used with an AC adapter. Consumers can suffer burns from the leaking battery or can be struck by pieces of an exploding battery.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers immediately should remove the batteries from the CD racks and contact The Sharper Image for information on receiving a replacement unit or a refund. Consumers that return the units or arrange for it to be shipped to a Sharper Image will be given a $50 merchandise certificate for their next purchase. The Sharper Image Corp. sent notices to known purchasers. Contact: For additional information, contact The Sharper Image at (800) 344-5555 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Sharper Image Power Tower motorized cd rack
Company
The Sharper Image Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.
Quantity
About 1,000
Sold at
Sharper Image sold these CD racks in their stores, catalogs, and on the internet, as model number SI693, during August 2000, for about $160.
Recall date
October 30, 2000
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and The Sharper Image have received one report of a battery exploding. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The CD rack is black with a round dial and stands about 3 feet high on a 14-inch base. The rack holds 100 CDs and rotates automatically, clockwise or counter-clockwise, when you turn the dial. Only units with codes REV A or REV B under the base are included in this recall.

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