Recalls: Electronics

September 13, 2006 Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled cords are brown or white, measure 6, 9, 12, or 15 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/99 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BV-8021 13A 125V 1625W" or "09/02 E137398 UL LISTED CORD SET BW 5833 13A 125V 1625W." Read more.


September 5, 2006 Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras

The original recall announced March 14, 2006 included the Infinity Twin, AF-1 Twin, Infinity Zoom 200 series, AZ 200 series, and Quantary Infinity Zoom 222 Olympus-brand 35mm film cameras. Olympus has now added the Infinity Zoom 76 and the Promaster Infinity Twin model cameras to the recall. The model name is printed on the face of the camera. These cameras have a built-in flash. Read more.


August 24, 2006 Apple Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due To Fire Hazard

The recalled lithium-ion batteries were used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. Consumers should remove the battery from the computer to view the model and serial numbers labeled on the bottom of the unit. Read more.


August 15, 2006 Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard

The recalled batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following Dell notebook computers: Read more.


August 10, 2006 Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard

The recalled cords are green, measure 6 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/01 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BW-3045 13A 125V 1625W". Read more.


July 19, 2006 Suunto Dive Computers Recalled Due to Decompression Hazard

The D9 and D6 diving instruments are advanced, gas-switching, multi-mode, decompression dive wristop computers. The products included are: the D9 model with serial numbers 62102582 and below; and the D6 model with serial numbers 62103693 and below. The serial number is located on the side of the product. The model number is located on the back of the product. Read more.




June 7, 2006 Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard

The E1XM-model AM/FM/SW/XM-ready radios that are included in the recall have serial numbers from 3,067 through 5,642. The serial number is listed underneath the flap on the back of the unit. The Etón logo is located on the bottom left-hand corner of the unit. The XM radio logo and "e1" are written in the upper right corner of the radio. The unit is silver, and measures about 13-inches wide by 7.5-inches high by 2.5-inches deep. Read more.


June 6, 2006 Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix

This recall involves the HP Photosmart R707 digital camera. The HP logo and the model name and number are printed on the front of the camera. Read more.