Recalls: Electronics

August 20, 2009 DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The device is silver colored and has a U-shaped opening at the top to insert the DVD. Read more.


August 18, 2009 Remote Switches Recalled by Woodstock International Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled product is a remote dust collector switch, which remotely turns on and off a woodworking dust collector. The product is a black electrical outlet box that comes with two hand-held remote controls. The electrical outlet box has a label that reads “Remote Dust Collector Switch”. Both the electrical box and remote controls have “Shop Fox” molded into the plastic on the top side of the product. Model numbers D3038 & D3346 were printed on the carton but not on the remote control unit. The recalled switches measure 4 and 13/16” long by 3 and 7/16” wide. Read more.


August 11, 2009 Wii(tm) Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

The Wii 4-Dock Recharge Station includes a white docking station with four recharge stations and a four rechargeable battery pack. Brand names are on the front of the packaging and the model numbers, Psyclone (PSE6501) and React (RT530), can be found on the bottom side of the product. Read more.


July 21, 2009 LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves Power Functions IR Speed remote controls sold separately and as a part of the Emerald Night Train kit (Item K10194) and Power Functions kit (Item K8882). The gray plastic remote controls have two large orange dials and the word LEGO printed on the front. Read more.


June 18, 2009 SmartSpark Energy Systems Recalls Battery Equalizers Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled battery equalizers are charge balancing devices designed to increase the performance and longevity of rechargeable batteries. Read more.


May 22, 2009 Samsung Recalls to Upgrade Certain Cell Phones; Could Fail to Reach Emergency 911 in a No-Service Area

This recall involves “Jitterbug” cell phones model numbers SPH-a110 and SPH-a120 with standard key pads and version BB14 software. No other Samsung wireless phones or software versions are included in this recall. Read more.


May 14, 2009 HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. Models that can contain a recalled battery include: Read more.


April 2, 2009 Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Rocketfish Universal AC/DC/USB portal power sources with model number RF-INV80. The model number is printed on the back of the power source and “Rocketfish” is printed on the cover. Read more.


April 2, 2009 Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Insignia 26-inch flat-panel LCD televisions, model number IS-LCDTV26. The model number is printed on the back of the television and the word “INSIGNIA” is printed on the bottom front. No other Insignia model televisions are involved in this recall. Read more.


April 2, 2009 Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

The recalled Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters are used to control model airplanes and helicopters. “Spektrum DX6i” is printed on the front of the transmitters. The transmitters were sold individually or as part of three different ready-to-fly model aircraft. Item numbers and product date codes included in this recall are listed below. The item number is located on the product’s packaging. The date code is located on a label inside the transmitter’s battery compartment or on the underside of the battery compartment door. Read more.