CPSC, Mintek Digital Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2942.
The recall involves battery packs used with the Mintek portable DVD players with a 7" (diagonal) screen and model number DVD-1710. "Mintek DVD-1710" is printed on the top and bottom of the unit. The DVD player is silver and gray colored and the battery pack is silver with a nameplate on the bottom that is marked RB-LiP01 or RB-LiP02.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2942.
The company is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard the battery pack appropriately. The product may still be used on AC power.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Electronic And Department Stores Nationwide, Including Best Buy, From September 2002 Through January 2005, For Between $200 And $300. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2942.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Electronic And Department Stores Nationwide, Including Best Buy, From September 2002 Through January 2005, For Between $200 And $300. Recall FAQ
Electronic And Department Stores Nationwide, Including Best Buy, From September 2002 Through January 2005, For Between $200 And $300. is the subject of a furniture recall: CPSC, Mintek Digital Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries. The notice was published on June 8, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 116,000 units are potentially affected.