CPSC recall 05139
Portable DVD player batteries
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-09-25
On 2024-09-25 the CPSC announced a recall of Portable DVD player batteries by Thomson, citing the battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05139 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-03-23 |
| Published | 2024-09-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Thomson |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Portable DVD player batteries | Only batteries used with the RCA portable DVD players with model number DRC600N are being recalled. The DRC600N model DVD player with the battery attached is about 7½ inches wide, 5½ inches deep, and 2 inches high. The cabinet housing is plastic, except for a metal "skin" on the top of the player. The metal "skin" is silver colored, and the rest of the DVD player is tan or dark gray. The logo "RCA LiFE," along with the words "DVD VIDEO" are printed on the top of the DVD Player. The battery attaches to the bottom of the DVD player.
Reason
The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Thomson-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-DVD-Player-Batteries-
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