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Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard

  • Recalled NIMH AA Rechargeable Battery
Name of Product:
NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries
Hazard:

The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
March 03, 2009
Units:

About 41,000

Consumer Contact

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.

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Recall Details

Description:

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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been reported.

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.
Manufacturer(s):
Gold Peak Industries, of San Diego, Calif.
Distributor(s):
Frontrow, of Petaluma, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-725

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