Frontrow · Recalled
Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard
The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
- Units
- About 41,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $7–$300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones. Only batteries with part number 374-30-400-00, printed on the light green sleeve of the battery, are included in the recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Frontrow, of Petaluma, Calif., Gold Peak Industries, of San Diego, Calif.
Incident log
The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.
For additional information, contact Frontrow at (800) 227-0735 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gofrontrow.com/battery
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 MAR 03 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.