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Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players

October 9, 2007
Toshiba is recalling about 142,000 AC adapters sold with portable DVD players. The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Toshiba has received two reports of minor damage to the bottom of the DVD player. No injuries have been reported.

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.

The units were sold at consumer electronics stores nationwide from January 2005 through April 2006 for between $200 and $230. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter.

Consumer 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 www.tacp.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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