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Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled March 3, 2009 · CPSC recall 09725 · Frontrow

Recalled Rechargeable Battery
Hazard
The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.
Units
About 41,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones. Only batteries with part number 374-30-400-00, printed on the light green sleeve of the battery, are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.

Contact

For additional information, contact Frontrow at (800) 227-0735 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gofrontrow.com/battery

Product
NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries
Manufacturer(s)
Gold Peak Industries, of San Diego, Calif.
Distributed by
Frontrow, of Petaluma, Calif.
Retailers
Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter.
Made in
China

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

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