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Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots

Recalled October 30, 2013 · CPSC recall 14008 · Southern Telecom

A/C Adaptor for Polaroid PMID 709 TabletsPolaroid Internet PMID 709 Tablet
Hazard
The adaptors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 21,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received approximately ten reports of the adaptor overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Product
A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets
Imported by
Southern Telecom, Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Retailers
Big Lots in July 2013 for $90 for the tablet and adaptor.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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