CPSC, The Sharper Image Recall Motorized CD Racks

Recalled October 30, 2000 · CPSC recall 01502 · The Sharper Image

Recalled Sharper Image Power Tower motorized cd rack

Hazard

Batteries in the unit can leak or explode, when used with an AC adapter. Consumers can suffer burns from the leaking battery or can be struck by pieces of an exploding battery.

Remedy

Consumers immediately should remove the batteries from the CD racks and contact The Sharper Image for information on receiving a replacement unit or a refund. Consumers that return the units or arrange for it to be shipped to a Sharper Image will be given a $50 merchandise certificate for their next purchase. The Sharper Image Corp. sent notices to known purchasers.

Units

About 1,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and The Sharper Image have received one report of a battery exploding. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The CD rack is black with a round dial and stands about 3 feet high on a 14-inch base. The rack holds 100 CDs and rotates automatically, clockwise or counter-clockwise, when you turn the dial. Only units with codes REV A or REV B under the base are included in this recall.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact The Sharper Image at (800) 344-5555 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Product

Sharper Image Power Tower motorized cd rack

Manufacturer(s)

The Sharper Image Corp., of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

Sharper Image sold these CD racks in their stores, catalogs, and on the internet, as model number SI693, during August 2000, for about $160.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →