Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 08015 · announced October 9, 2007 · Toshiba America Consumer Products · 142,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Toshiba has received two reports of minor damage to the bottom of the DVD player. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Consumer electronics stores nationwide from January 2005 through April 2006 for between $200 and $230.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.