The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08015·Announced 2007-10-09

Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters for Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard

Toshiba is recalling AC adapters sold with Model SD-P1600 portable DVD players because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should stop using the adapters and contact Toshiba for a replacement.

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, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC is recalling AC adapters sold with the Toshiba portable DVD player Model SD-P1600. The recall involves approximately 142,000 units that were sold at consumer electronics stores nationwide from January 2005 through April 2006 for between $200 and $230. The adapters were manufactured in China.

The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, which poses a burn hazard to consumers. Toshiba has received two reports of minor damage to the bottom of the DVD player, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter. The adapters are identified by the text "Toshiba" and "ADPV16" on the side. The DVD player model number SD-P1600 and serial number are located on a rating label on the bottom of the cabinet. For additional information, consumers can 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 company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Toshiba AC Adapters Sold with Portable DVD Players
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
142,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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