CPSCGeneral Alert
Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire ...
Published: October 30, 2013Recall ID: 14008Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled adaptor, also commonly referred to as a charger, was included with the Polaroid PMID709 seven inch Internet tablet (also known as the PMID709KB). The adaptor has two prongs for plugging into an outlet on one end and a wire leading to a single plug for the tablet. A label on the bottom of the casing near the plug prongs has "Polaroid Power Adaptor" printed on it with the model number SX-30017-D.
Affected Products
A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Southern-Telecom-Recalls-AC-Adaptors-for-Polaroid-Internet-Tablets |
| Title | Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14008.Southern%2520Telecom%2520A%2520C%2520Adaptor%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | A/C Adaptor for Polaroid PMID 709 Tablets |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14008.Southern%2520Telecom%2520Polaroid%2520Internet%2520Tablet%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Polaroid Internet PMID 709 Tablet |
| Hazards › Name | The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received approximately ten reports of the adaptor overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets |
| Products › Type | Battery Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67668 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 21,000 |
| Recall I D | 1535 |
| Remedies › Name | Customers should immediately stop using the adaptor and contact Southern Telecom for a replacement adaptor at no cost. Customers will receive an envelope for returning the recalled product with their replacement adaptor. |
| Importers › Name | Southern Telecom, Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Big Lots in July 2013 for $90 for the tablet and adaptor. |
| Recall Date | 2013-10-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled adaptor, also commonly referred to as a charger, was included with the Polaroid PMID709 seven inch Internet tablet (also known as the PMID709KB). The adaptor has two prongs for plugging into an outlet on one end and a wire leading to a single plug for the tablet. A label on the bottom of the casing near the plug prongs has "Polaroid Power Adaptor" printed on it with the model number SX-30017-D. |
| Recall Number | 14008 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Southern Telecom toll-free at (866) 450-4493 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.southerntelecom.com and go to Product Support and click on "PMID709 A/C Adaptor Exchange Program" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |