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CPSC, The Sharper Image Recall Motorized CD Racks

U.S. CPSCBurnsOct 30, 2000
Recalled Sharper Image Power Tower motorized cd rack
Recalled Sharper Image Power Tower motorized cd rack

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and The Sharper Image have received one report of a battery exploding. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold on

Sharper Image sold these CD racks in their stores, catalogs, and on the internet, as model number SI693, during August 2000, for about $160.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact The Sharper Image at (800) 344-5555 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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