Best Buy Co. Inc. Recalls Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 07110 · Feb 22, 2007 · Best Buy Co. Inc.
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07110
- Date
- Feb 22, 2007
- Company
- Best Buy Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System
- Product type
- Remote Controls
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The white remote control has model number NS-A1113 and "Insignia" printed on the front. The keypad has black numbers/letters. The recalled remote controls were sold exclusively with the Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System. The remote controls were not sold separately.
What can happen
If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Best Buy has received one report of a remote control overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Best Buy retail stores nationwide, bestbuy.com and at bestbuybusiness.com from May 2006 through January 2007 for between $80 and $130 with the Insignia 100W DVD Players.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled remote control sold with insignia 100w dvd compact shelf system?
Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.
What is the hazard?
If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.