CPSCGeneral Alert
Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard
Published: June 7, 2006Recall ID: 06180Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Etón E1XM-Model AM/FM/SW/XM-Ready Radios
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Eton-Portable-Radios-Recalled-Batteries-Pose-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b086b18a63e64ecfad2d23190cea72de.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Portable Radio |
| Hazards › Name | The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Etón has received one report of a battery overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Etón E1XM-Model AM/FM/SW/XM-Ready Radios |
| Products › Type | Radios & Music Players |
| Products › Category I D | 2090 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,700 |
| Recall I D | 3288 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled radios immediately, and call Etón Corp. for a refund or replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | Electronic stores and catalog, and on-line retailers from November 2004 through February 2006 for about $500. |
| Recall Date | 2006-06-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 06180 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information call Etón Corp. at (800) 872-2228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Website at www.etoncorp.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |