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CPSCRecalled Jun 8, 2005 · #05187

CPSC, Mintek Digital 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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Description

The recall involves battery packs used with the Mintek portable DVD players with a 7" (diagonal) screen and model number DVD-1710. "Mintek DVD-1710" is printed on the top and bottom of the unit. The DVD player is silver and gray colored and the battery pack is silver with a nameplate on the bottom that is marked RB-LiP01 or RB-LiP02.

Product details

Product
Portable DVD player battery packs
Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Manufacturer
Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, Calif.
Model numbers
1710
UPCs
Sold at
Electronic and department stores nationwide, including Best Buy, from September 2002 through January 2005, for between $200 and $300.
Made in
China

What you should do

The company is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard the battery pack appropriately. The product may still be used on AC power.

View the official CPSC notice