Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard

Toshiba AC Adapters Sold with Portable DVD Players

Date of Recall

2007-10-09

CPSC Release Number

08-015

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(877) 290-6064

Units

About 142,000

Distributor

Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC, of Wayne, N.J.

Sold By

Consumer electronics stores nationwide from January 2005 through April 2006 for between $200 and $230.

Problem/Hazard

The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

Toshiba has received two reports of minor damage to the bottom of the DVD player. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the AC adapter sold with the Toshiba portable DVD player Model SD-P1600. “Toshiba” and ADPV16 can be found on the side of the adapter. “Toshiba”, Model SD-P1600, and the serial number can be found on a rating label on the bottom of the cabinet for the DVD player.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Toshiba Customer Solutions toll-free at (877) 290-6064 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.tacp.com