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

U.S. CPSCBurnsMar 3, 2009
Recalled Rechargeable Battery
Recalled Rechargeable Battery

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

Hazard

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

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter.

Contact the company

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

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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