The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07110·Announced 2007-02-22

Best Buy Recalls Insignia DVD Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard

Best Buy is recalling Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System remote controls because improper battery insertion can cause overheating and burns.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, aligning with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Best Buy Co. Inc. is recalling remote controls sold with the Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System. The recall involves approximately 10,000 units of the white remote control, model number NS-A1113, which features black numbers and letters on the keypad. These remotes were sold exclusively with the DVD system and were not sold separately.

The hazard exists if the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched. This error can cause the remote to overheat, presenting a burn hazard. Best Buy has received one report of a remote control overheating, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled remote controls were sold at Best Buy retail stores nationwide, bestbuy.com, and bestbuybusiness.com from May 2006 through January 2007. They were sold for between $80 and $130 as part of the Insignia 100W DVD Players. Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.

The recalled product

Product
Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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