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Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard

Recall 09-725 · March 3, 2009 · Frontrow

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-725 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 3, 2009
Brand
Frontrow
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries
Hazard
Burn Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 41,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones. Only batteries with part number 374-30-400-00, printed on the light green sleeve of the battery, are included in the recall.

Is my product affected?

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

  • NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries · About 41,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter.; Gold Peak Industries, of San Diego, Calif.; Frontrow, of Petaluma, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Frontrow at (800) 227-0735 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gofrontrow.com/battery

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?

NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (About 41,000 units). The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.