Portable DVD player battery packs
CPSC Recall #05-187 — June 7, 2005
Product
Portable DVD player battery packs
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 grey colored and the battery pack is silver with a nameplate on the bottom that is marked RB-LiP01 or RB-LiP02.
Hazard
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Mintek has received 10 reports of incidents, including nine cases of the battery pack overheating and/or catching fire and one report of the battery pack overheating and bursting.
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.
Units Affected
About 116,000
Sold At
Electronic and department stores nationwide, including Best Buy, from September 2002 through January 2005 for between $200 and $300.
Manufacturer
Mintek Digital Inc. of Anaheim, Calif.
Manufactured In
China