CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 30, 2013

Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Southern Telecom toll-free at (866) 450-4493 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.southerntelecom.com and go to Product Support and click on "PMID709 A/C Adaptor Exchange Program" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Big Lots in July 2013 for $90 for the tablet and adaptor.
Injuries
The firm has received approximately ten reports of the adaptor overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
14008

Product Information

Product Name
A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets
Product Type
Battery Chargers
Number of Units
About 21,000
Imported By
Southern Telecom, Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 450-4493
Website www.southerntelecom.com
Full Contact Information

Southern Telecom toll-free at (866) 450-4493 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.southerntelecom.com and go to Product Support and click on "PMID709 A/C Adaptor Exchange Program" for more information.