FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22, 2007
Release #07-110
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 809-7022
Firm’s Media Contact: Susan Busch, (612) 291-6114
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Best Buy Co. Inc. Recalls Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System
Units: About10,000
Distributor: Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Hazard: If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Best Buy has received one report of a remote control overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The white remote control has model number NS-A1113 and “Insignia” printed on the front. The keypad has black numbers/letters. The recalled remote controls were sold exclusively with the Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System. The remote controls were not sold separately.
Sold at: Best Buy retail stores nationwide, bestbuy.com and at bestbuybusiness.com from May 2006 through January 2007 for between $80 and $130 with the Insignia 100W DVD Players.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Best Buy toll-free at (888) 809-7022 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.BestBuy.com
