A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets

CPSC Recall #14-008 — October 30, 2013

Recall #14-008 Date: October 30, 2013 Remedy: Replace

Product

A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets

Description

The charger for the 7-inch Polaroid tablet can overheat.

Hazard

The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received approximately ten reports of the adaptor overheating.  No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

About 21,000

Sold At

Big Lots in July 2013 for $90 for the tablet and adaptor. 

Manufactured In

China