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CPSCRecalled Oct 30, 2013 · #14008

Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots

Hazard

The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

The recalled adaptor, also commonly referred to as a charger, was included with the Polaroid PMID709 seven inch Internet tablet (also known as the PMID709KB). The adaptor has two prongs for plugging into an outlet on one end and a wire leading to a single plug for the tablet. A label on the bottom of the casing near the plug prongs has "Polaroid Power Adaptor" printed on it with the model number SX-30017-D.

Product details

Product
A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets
Type
Battery Chargers
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
30017
UPCs
Sold at
Big Lots in July 2013 for $90 for the tablet and adaptor.
Made in
China

What you should do

Customers should immediately stop using the adaptor and contact Southern Telecom for a replacement adaptor at no cost. Customers will receive an envelope for returning the recalled product with their replacement adaptor.

View the official CPSC notice