Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard
Recall 06180 · Jun 7, 2006 · Etón Corp.
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06180
- Date
- Jun 7, 2006
- Company
- Etón Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Etón E1XM-Model AM/FM/SW/XM-Ready Radios
- Product type
- Radios & Music Players
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The E1XM-model AM/FM/SW/XM-ready radios that are included in the recall have serial numbers from 3,067 through 5,642. The serial number is listed underneath the flap on the back of the unit. The Etón logo is located on the bottom left-hand corner of the unit. The XM radio logo and "e1" are written in the upper right corner of the radio. The unit is silver, and measures about 13 inches wide by 7.5 inches high by 2.5 inches deep.
What can happen
The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled radios immediately, and call Etón Corp. for a refund or replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Etón has received one report of a battery overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electronic stores and catalog, and on-line retailers from November 2004 through February 2006 for about $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled etón e1xm-model am/fm/sw/xm-ready radios?
Consumers should stop using the recalled radios immediately, and call Etón Corp. for a refund or replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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.