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Cyberhome 2003 Equipment recall
Recalled April 14, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03E024000 · Cyberhome
Hazard
USING THE CAR ADAPTER WITH THE BATTERY CAN CAUSE THE ADAPTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY MELT, CREATING A RISK OF FIRE IF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL IS NEARBY.
Remedy
ARGUS WILL MAIL REPLACEMENT ADAPTERS TO ITS CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ARGUS ELECTRONICS AT 888-274-8740.
Units
10,600 units
Description
CAR ADAPTER FOR CYBERHOME PORTABLE DVD PLAYER, HSN ITEM #707613 AND SOLD IN MARCH 2003. THE PLAYER MAY BECOME VERY HOT WHEN USED WITH THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY IN PLACE.
What to do
ARGUS WILL MAIL REPLACEMENT ADAPTERS TO ITS CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ARGUS ELECTRONICS AT 888-274-8740.
Product
Cyberhome DVD PLAYER #707613
Manufacturer(s)
ARGUS ELECTRONICS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →