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Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard

Recalled June 7, 2006 · CPSC recall 06180 · Etón

Recalled Portable Radio
Hazard
The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled radios immediately, and call Etón Corp. for a refund or replacement product.
Units
About 1,700
Incidents / injuries
Etón has received one report of a battery overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The E1XM-model AM/FM/SW/XM-ready radios that are included in the recall have serial numbers from 3,067 through 5,642. The serial number is listed underneath the flap on the back of the unit. The Etón logo is located on the bottom left-hand corner of the unit. The XM radio logo and "e1" are written in the upper right corner of the radio. The unit is silver, and measures about 13 inches wide by 7.5 inches high by 2.5 inches deep.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled radios immediately, and call Etón Corp. for a refund or replacement product.

Contact

For more information call Etón Corp. at (800) 872-2228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Website at www.etoncorp.com

Product
Etón E1XM-Model AM/FM/SW/XM-Ready Radios
Manufacturer(s)
Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif.
Retailers
Electronic stores and catalog, and on-line retailers from November 2004 through February 2006 for about $500.
Made in
India

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

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