Best Buy Co. Inc. Recalls Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Recalled February 22, 2007 · CPSC recall 07110 · Best Buy
Hazard
If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.
Units
About 10,000
Incidents / injuries
Best Buy has received one report of a remote control overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The white remote control has model number NS-A1113 and "Insignia" printed on the front. The keypad has black numbers/letters. The recalled remote controls were sold exclusively with the Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System. The remote controls were not sold separately.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.
Contact
For additional information, contact Best Buy toll-free at (877) 467-4289 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.BestBuy.com
Product
Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System
Distributed by
Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Retailers
Best Buy retail stores nationwide, bestbuy.com and at bestbuybusiness.com from May 2006 through January 2007 for between $80 and $130 with the Insignia 100W DVD Players.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →