Best Buy Co. Inc. Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD recall: Burn Hazard
Best Buy Co. Inc. Recalls Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Best Buy Co. Inc. Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD recalled?
If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote. Contact: For additional information, contact Best Buy toll-free at (877) 467-4289 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.BestBuy.com
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
- Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System
- Company
- Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 10,000
- Sold at
- Best Buy retail stores nationwide, bestbuy.com and at bestbuybusiness.com from May 2006 through January 2007 for between $80 and $130 with the Insignia 100W DVD Players.
- Recall date
- February 22, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Best Buy has received one report of a remote control overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The white remote control has model number NS-A1113 and "Insignia" printed on the front. The keypad has black numbers/letters. The recalled remote controls were sold exclusively with the Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System. The remote controls were not sold separately.