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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2007
Release #08-015

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 290-6064
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Toshiba AC Adapters Sold with Portable DVD Players

Units: About 142,000

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

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

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

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

Manufactured in: China

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



Picture of Toshiba AC Adapter Model Number ADPV16
Toshiba AC Adapter Model Number ADPV16



Picture of Toshiba Portable DVD Player Model SD-P1600
Toshiba Portable DVD Player Model SD-P1600



Picture of Bottom of the Cabinet for the DVD Player
Bottom of the Cabinet for the DVD Player



Picture of Rating Label on the Bottom of the Cabinet for the DVD Player
Rating Label on the Bottom of the Cabinet for the DVD Player