Etón · Recalled
Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard
The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1,700
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The E1XM-model AM/FM/SW/XM-ready radios that are included in the recall have serial numbers from 3,067 through 5,642. The serial number is listed underneath the flap on the back of the unit. The Etón logo is located on the bottom left-hand corner of the unit. The XM radio logo and "e1" are written in the upper right corner of the radio. The unit is silver, and measures about 13 inches wide by 7.5 inches high by 2.5 inches deep.
The file
- Sold at
- Electronic stores and catalog, and on-line retailers from November 2004 through February 2006 for about $500.
- Product type
- Radios & Music Players
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif.
Incident log
Etón has received one report of a battery overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled radios immediately, and call Etón Corp. for a refund or replacement product.
For more information call Etón Corp. at (800) 872-2228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Website at www.etoncorp.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 07 2006; last revised JUN 24 2024.