Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09725 · Mar 3, 2009 · Frontrow
41,000
units affected
41,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09725
- Date
- Mar 3, 2009
- Company
- Frontrow
- Units affected
- 41,000
- Product
- NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones. Only batteries with part number 374-30-400-00, printed on the light green sleeve of the battery, are included in the recall.
What can happen
The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nimh aa rechargeable batteries?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.
What is the hazard?
The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
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.