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Best Buy Co. Inc. Recalls Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCBurnsSold on Best BuyFeb 22, 2007
Recalled Remote Control
Recalled Remote Control

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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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.

Incidents & injuries

Best Buy has received one report of a remote control overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Best Buy toll-free at (877) 467-4289 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.BestBuy.com

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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