Toshiba AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players recall: Burn Hazard
Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Toshiba AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players recalled?
The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter. 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
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
- Toshiba AC Adapters Sold with Portable DVD Players
- Company
- Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC, of Wayne, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 142,000
- Sold at
- Consumer electronics stores nationwide from January 2005 through April 2006 for between $200 and $230.
- Recall date
- October 9, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Toshiba has received two reports of minor damage to the bottom of the DVD player. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.