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Recall 05139 — Portable DVD player batteries

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2005-03-23

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
05139
Date of alert
2005-03-23
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Thomson Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: Only batteries used with the RCA portable DVD players with model number DRC600N are being recalled. The DRC600N model DVD player with the battery attached is about 7½ inches wide, 5½ inches deep, and 2 inches high. The cabinet housing is plastic, except for a metal "skin" on the top of the player. The metal "skin" is silver colored, and the rest of the DVD player is tan or dark gray. The logo "RCA LiFE," along with the words "DVD VIDEO" are printed on the top of the DVD Player. The battery attaches to the bottom of the DVD player. Hazards: The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Thomson-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-D

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