CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
CPSC, Mintek Digital Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries
The recall involves battery packs used with the Mintek portable DVD players with a 7" (diagonal) screen and model number DVD-1710. "Mintek DVD-1710" is printed on the top and bottom of the unit. The DVD player is silver and gray colored and the battery pack is silver with a nameplate on the bottom that is marked RB-LiP01 or RB-LiP02.
Required Consumer Action
The company is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard the battery pack appropriately. The product may still be used on AC power.
Contact Information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall Details
Sold At
Electronic and department stores nationwide, including Best Buy, from September 2002 through January 2005, for between $200 and $300.
Injuries
Mintek has received 10 reports of incidents, including nine cases of the battery pack overheating and/or catching fire and one report of the battery pack overheating and bursting.
Manufacturer
Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, Calif.
Recall Number
05187
Product Information
Product Name
Portable DVD player battery packs
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
About 116,000
Manufacturer Name
Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, Calif.
Manufactured In
China