Portable DVD player battery packs
Class I - Dangerous 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: June 8, 2005 Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, Calif. Furniture
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 116,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, Calif.
- Reason for Recall:
- The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 116,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 05187