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Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard

Recall 06-180 · June 7, 2006 · Etón Portable Radios

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-180 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 7, 2006
Brand
Etón Portable Radios
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Etón E1XM-Model AM/FM/SW/XM-Ready Radios
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 1,700
Made in
India
Last updated by CPSC
June 24, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Etón E1XM-Model AM/FM/SW/XM-Ready Radios · About 1,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Electronic stores and catalog, and on-line retailers from November 2004 through February 2006 for about $500.; Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Etón has received one report of a battery overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information call Etón Corp. at (800) 872-2228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Website at www.etoncorp.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Etón E1XM-Model AM/FM/SW/XM-Ready Radios (About 1,700 units). The E1XM-model AM/FM/SW/XM-ready radios that are included in the recall have serial numbers from 3,067 through 5,642.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 24, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.