Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots

Active Recall Announced October 30, 2013 CPSC #14008

Quick answer

Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots is CPSC recall #14008, announced on October 30, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled adaptor, also commonly referred to as a charger, was included with the Polaroid PMID709 seven inch Internet tablet (also known as the PMID709KB). The adaptor has two prongs for plugging into an outlet on one end and a wire leading to a single plug for the tablet. A label on the bottom of the casing near the plug prongs has "Polaroid Power Adaptor" printed on it with the model number SX-30017-D. The remedy is customers should immediately stop using the adaptor and contact southern telecom for a replacement adaptor at no cost. customers will receive an envelope for returning the recalled product with their replacement adaptor.. Affected brand: Southern Telecom, Inc..

Hazard

The recalled adaptor, also commonly referred to as a charger, was included with the Polaroid PMID709 seven inch Internet tablet (also known as the PMID709KB). The adaptor has two prongs for plugging into an outlet on one end and a wire leading to a single plug for the tablet. A label on the bottom of the casing near the plug prongs has "Polaroid Power Adaptor" printed on it with the model number SX-30017-D.

Affected products

A/C Adaptor (charger) included with Polaroid PMID 709 Internet Tablets

Recalled brands

Southern Telecom, Inc.

Remedy

Customers should immediately stop using the adaptor and contact Southern Telecom for a replacement adaptor at no cost. Customers will receive an envelope for returning the recalled product with their replacement adaptor.

Recall date

October 30, 2013

Categories

Battery Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14008?

CPSC recall #14008 covers Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 30, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled adaptor, also commonly referred to as a charger, was included with the Polaroid PMID709 seven inch Internet tablet (also known as the PMID709KB). The adaptor has two prongs for plugging into an outlet on one end and a wire leading to a single plug for the tablet. A label on the bottom of the casing near the plug prongs has "Polaroid Power Adaptor" printed on it with the model number SX-30017-D.

What is the remedy for recall #14008?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14008 is customers should immediately stop using the adaptor and contact southern telecom for a replacement adaptor at no cost. customers will receive an envelope for returning the recalled product with their replacement adaptor.. 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 Southern Telecom Recalls A/C Adaptors for Polaroid Internet Tablets Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots 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/2014/Southern-Telecom-Recalls-AC-Adaptors-for-Polaroid-Internet-Tablets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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