Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 7, 2006 CPSC #06180

Quick answer

Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #06180, announced on June 7, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The E1XM-model AM/FM/SW/XM-ready radios that are included in the recall have serial numbers from 3,067 through 5,642. The serial number is listed underneath the flap on the back of the unit. The Etón logo is located on the bottom left-hand corner of the unit. The XM radio logo and "e1" are written in the upper right corner of the radio. The unit is silver, and measures about 13 inches wide by 7.5 inches high by 2.5 inches deep. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled radios immediately, and call etón corp. for a refund or replacement product.. Affected brand: Etón Corp..

Hazard

The E1XM-model AM/FM/SW/XM-ready radios that are included in the recall have serial numbers from 3,067 through 5,642. The serial number is listed underneath the flap on the back of the unit. The Etón logo is located on the bottom left-hand corner of the unit. The XM radio logo and "e1" are written in the upper right corner of the radio. The unit is silver, and measures about 13 inches wide by 7.5 inches high by 2.5 inches deep.

Affected products

Etón E1XM-Model AM/FM/SW/XM-Ready Radios

Recalled brands

Etón Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled radios immediately, and call Etón Corp. for a refund or replacement product.

Recall date

June 7, 2006

Categories

Radios & Music Players

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06180?

CPSC recall #06180 covers Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 7, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The E1XM-model AM/FM/SW/XM-ready radios that are included in the recall have serial numbers from 3,067 through 5,642. The serial number is listed underneath the flap on the back of the unit. The Etón logo is located on the bottom left-hand corner of the unit. The XM radio logo and "e1" are written in the upper right corner of the radio. The unit is silver, and measures about 13 inches wide by 7.5 inches high by 2.5 inches deep.

What is the remedy for recall #06180?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06180 is consumers should stop using the recalled radios immediately, and call etón corp. for a refund or replacement product.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Eton-Portable-Radios-Recalled-Batteries-Pose-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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