Best Buy Co. Inc. · Recalled
Best Buy Co. Inc. Recalls Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD Players Due to Burn 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.
- Units
- About 10,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $80–$130
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Remote Controls
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.
Incident log
Best Buy has received one report of a remote control overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.
For additional information, contact Best Buy toll-free at (877) 467-4289 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.BestBuy.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 FEB 22 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.