Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots
Recall 14008 · Oct 30, 2013 · Southern Telecom
21,000
units affected
21,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14008
- Date
- Oct 30, 2013
- Company
- Southern Telecom
- Units affected
- 21,000
- Product
- A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets
- Product type
- Battery Chargers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received approximately ten reports of the adaptor overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Big Lots in July 2013 for $90 for the tablet and adaptor.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled a/c adaptor (charger) included with polaroid pmid 709 internet tablets?
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.
What is the hazard?
The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire 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.