Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 08015 · Oct 9, 2007 · Toshiba
142,000
units affected
142,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08015
- Date
- Oct 9, 2007
- Company
- Toshiba
- Units affected
- 142,000
- Product
- Toshiba AC Adapters Sold with Portable DVD Players
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toshiba ac adapters sold with portable dvd players?
Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter.
What is the hazard?
The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a 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.