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Product Recall Number: 07-110

Why was Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System recalled?

If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.

Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System
Here's product recall specific data for Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-110

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-02-21

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 Remote Controls Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System. If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.Name of product: Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf SystemUnits: About 10,000Retailer: Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.Hazard: If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Best Buy has received one report of a remote control overheating. No injuries have been reported.Description: The white remote control has model number NS-A1113 and "Insignia" printed on the front. The keypad has black numbers/letters. The recalled remote controls were sold exclusively with the Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System. The remote controls were not sold separately.Sold at: Best Buy retail stores nationwide, bestbuy.com and at bestbuybusiness.com from May 2006 through January 2007 for between $80 and $130 with the Insignia 100W DVD Players.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Best Buy toll-free at (877) 467-4289 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.BestBuy.com.

  • Hazard Description: If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 10,000

  • Incidents: Best Buy has received one report of a remote control overheating. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.

  • Sold At: Best Buy retail stores nationwide, bestbuy.com and at bestbuybusiness.com from May 2006 through January 2007 for between $80 and $130 with the Insignia 100W DVD Players.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: Retailer:

  • Custom Field: Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.

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