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Battery for DVD players

Fire Communication and media equipment Serious risk

Battery for DVD players was recalled on 14 November 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1307/08. Fire risk reported by France. The product poses a risk of fire because combustion of the battery.

Photo of recalled product: Battery for DVD players
Alert Number1307/08
BrandDOKOCOM
CategoryCommunication and media equipment
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberDK-YH-102Portable (DVD players), GRANDIN PX206 model, reference 139032 and SABA 708X model, reference 150301.
Published14 November 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of fire because combustion of the battery.Three incidents have been reported.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Portable DVD players (black and white). Grandin DVD players delivered between 5 October 2007 and 5 November 2007, in which the area around the battery caught fire. The notification was extended to cover Grandin DVD players from the previous delivery (9 August 2007) and to Saba DVD players delivered since this date, as they are equipped with the same battery as the Grandin players.

🔥 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a fire hazard related to Battery for DVD players.

About this risk

This product poses a fire risk due to overheating, faulty components, or flammable materials that do not meet safety standards.

Recommended action

Disconnect the product from any power source and stop using it immediately. Do not leave it unattended. Store it away from flammable materials. Contact the retailer for a refund.

Who is at risk?

All household members. Fire risks are especially dangerous for sleeping areas and children's rooms.

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