Key Takeaway
CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players by Petters Consumer Brands LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn. was recalled on December 22, 2005. What to do: The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers can continue using the portable DVD player without the battery, by detachin...
CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players
Description
The recall involves external battery packs used with the Polaroid-brand portable DVD players in 7-inch and 8-inch screen sizes. The 7-inch DVD player has model number PDV-0700 and the 8-inch player has a model number of PDV-0800. The players and battery packs are silver in color. The battery packs attach to the bottom of the DVD player and have the following serial numbers: DVD Model Number Battery Pack Serial Number Range PDV-0800 060300020000001 through 060300020018000 070300020008001 through 070300020020000 PDV-0700 04170303070001000001 through 04170303070001005000 04270303070001005001 through 04270303070001010000 05040303070001010001 through 05040303070001014000 05150303070001014101 through 05150303070001016100 05190303070001016101 through 05190303070001020100 05260303070001020101 through 05260303070001024100 06010303070001024401 through 06010303070001024900 060300010024101 through 060300010033523 060300010033524 through 060300010050100 070300010050101 through 070300010114100 080300010114101 through 080300010159100 090300010159101 through 090300010193100
Injuries / Consequence
Petters Consumer Brands has received eight reports of batteries overheating, melting the plastic case, or units smoking during the recharging process. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers can continue using the portable DVD player without the battery, by detaching it from the unit, and plugging in the DC Cord or the AC Power Adapter.
Products Affected
Battery packs used with Polaroid-brand portable DVD players
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Company Information
Petters Consumer Brands LLC, of Minnetonka, Minn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers can continue using the portable DVD player without the battery, by detaching it from the unit, and plugging in the DC Cord or...
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.