Recalls: Electronics

May 20, 2008 "Cricket EZ" Cell Phones Recalled; Audio Problem Interferes with Emergency 911 Calls

This recall involves the “Cricket EZ” cellular phone. The cell phones are small, black and silver bar-style. “Cricket” is printed on top of the phone above the display panel. Model number “CRKJ88BKIT” is located on a label inside the battery compartment behind the battery. Units that have a model number that ends with a “B” (“CRKJ88BKITB”), units that have a green dot on the inside label, and units that were sold after March 2008 are not included in this recall. Read more.


April 16, 2008 HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

This recall involves the power strips sold with the medium and large Joy Mangano Charge-It-All Valets. The valet is a box with divided compartments that comes with a power strip that allows the user to recharge and organize items such as cell phones, mp3 players, PDAs and cameras in a single location. The medium valet comes with a 3-receptacle power strip and the large valet comes with a 6-receptacle power strip. The letters J and M are printed in cursive under the valet. Read more.


April 14, 2008 Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

The recall involves a lithium-polymer battery charger and batteries sold with the AT600 Falcon Helicopter kit. The recall also includes any spare battery (Model AT600B) or spare charger (Model ATS6046) purchased for this kit. Read more.


December 13, 2007 AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard

This recall involves the Valucraft eight gauge and ten gauge booster cables. The cables are orange and have “8GA” or “10GA” printed on them. Read more.


November 21, 2007 Elmo USA Corp. Recalls Visual Presenters Due to Fire Hazard

Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names. The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02. Read more.


November 8, 2007 Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves two different portable DVD/CD/MP3 players: Read more.


November 8, 2007 Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard

This recall involves the Yamaha PA-3C power adaptor with a date code of 0624. The adaptor is used with Yamaha keyboards and digital drum sets. The model number is written in white print on the front of the plug of the adaptor and the date code is etched into the plastic at the bottom of the plug panel. The adaptor can be purchased as part of a set or separately. Read more.


October 30, 2007 Digital Color Printers Recalled by Oki Data Americas Due to Risk of Electrical Shock

The digital color printers are beige colored and measure 27 inches wide, 25 inches deep and 20 inches high. “Oki Printing Solutions” and model “C9600” are printed on the front of the unit. The following serial numbers are included in the recall. The serial number is located on the back left side of the printer. Read more.


October 25, 2007 Alltrade Tools Recalls Power Tool Battery Chargers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

The recall includes battery chargers sold with certain model numbers of both 19.2 and 21.6 volt NiCad battery packs. The battery model number is located on a label on the bottom of the battery pack. The power tool’s model number is stamped onto the inside lid of the tool set’s plastic carrying case. Read more.


October 23, 2007 Home Automation Inc. Recalls Wireless Receivers Due to Failure to Receive Security Signal

This recall involves the 64 Zone Wireless Receivers with model 45A00-1 and revision number B1. The receiver is an accessory to the Home Automation Inc. Home Control System and is professionally installed. The model and revision numbers can be found on a label on the back of the unit. Read more.