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CPSC, Mintek Digital Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries

Reported: June 8, 2005 Initiated: June 8, 2005 #05187

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, Calif.. Units affected: About 116,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 8, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05187.