CPSCRecalled Mar 23, 2005 · #05139
CPSC, Thomson Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries
Hazard
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
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Only batteries used with the RCA portable DVD players with model number DRC600N are being recalled. The DRC600N model DVD player with the battery attached is about 7½ inches wide, 5½ inches deep, and 2 inches high. The cabinet housing is plastic, except for a metal "skin" on the top of the player. The metal "skin" is silver colored, and the rest of the DVD player is tan or dark gray. The logo "RCA LiFE," along with the words "DVD VIDEO" are printed on the top of the DVD Player. The battery attaches to the bottom of the DVD player.
Product details
- Product
- Portable DVD player batteries
- Type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Manufacturer
- Thomson Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
- Model numbers
- DRC600N
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Electronic and department stores nationwide, from September 2002 through July 2003, for between $340 and $490.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should stop using and stop recharging the battery immediately and contact Thomson Inc. for a free replacement battery. The portable DVD player is not being recalled, and consumers can continue to use it without the battery, until they receive a replacement battery. The player can be used with the AC Power Adapter by simply unplugging the battery from the unit and plugging the AC Power Adapter into the 9-volt jack on the unit.