Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard
NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries
Date of Recall
2009-03-03CPSC Release Number
09-725Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 41,000Distributor
Frontrow, of Petaluma, Calif.Manufacturer
Gold Peak Industries, of San Diego, Calif.Sold By
Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter.Problem/Hazard
The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.Injuries/Incidents
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.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.Consumer 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/batteryRecall Comments
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