CPSCGeneral Alert
Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphon...
Published: March 3, 2009Recall ID: 09725Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones. Only batteries with part number 374-30-400-00, printed on the light green sleeve of the battery, are included in the recall.
Affected Products
NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Frontrow-Recalls-to-Replace-Rechargeable-Batteries-Sold-with-PA-System-Microphones-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3de520fa017840259946a58afea967ce.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Rechargeable Battery |
| Hazards › Name | The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 41,000 |
| Recall I D | 6030 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter. |
| Recall Date | 2009-03-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones. Only batteries with part number 374-30-400-00, printed on the light green sleeve of the battery, are included in the recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Frontrow, of Petaluma, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 09725 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Gold Peak Industries, of San Diego, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Frontrow at (800) 227-0735 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gofrontrow.com/battery |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |