Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Burn
The hazard
The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: Toshiba has received two reports of minor damage to the bottom of the DVD player. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter.
Contact: For additional information, contact Toshiba Customer Solutions toll-free at (877) 290-6064 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp cf=Consumer_Notices
About this recall
This recall involves the AC adapter sold with the Toshiba portable DVD player Model SD-P1600. "Toshiba" and ADPV16 can be found on the side of the adapter. "Toshiba", Model SD-P1600, and the serial number can be found on a rating label on the bottom of the cabinet for the DVD player.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC