Official recall notice
CPSC, The Sharper Image Recall Motorized CD Racks
- Recall date
- 2000-10-30
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 1,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Batteries in the unit can leak or explode, when used with an AC adapter. Consumers can suffer burns from the leaking battery or can be struck by pieces of an exploding battery.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers immediately should remove the batteries from the CD racks and contact The Sharper Image for information on receiving a replacement unit or a refund. Consumers that return the units or arrange for it to be shipped to a Sharper Image will be given a $50 merchandise certificate for their next purchase. The Sharper Image Corp. sent notices to known purchasers.
Product description
The CD rack is black with a round dial and stands about 3 feet high on a 14-inch base. The rack holds 100 CDs and rotates automatically, clockwise or counter-clockwise, when you turn the dial. Only units with codes REV A or REV B under the base are included in this recall.
Reported incidents
CPSC and The Sharper Image have received one report of a battery exploding. No injuries have been reported.