CPSCFebruary 22, 2007consumer

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

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The 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.

What to do

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

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