CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Thomson Inc. Announce Recall of Portable DVD Player Batteries

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-139

Date: March 22, 2005

Product Name: Portable DVD player batteries

Recall Description:

Only batteries used with the RCA portable DVD players with model number DRC600N are being recalled. The DRC600N model DVD player with the battery attached is about 7?-inches wide, 5?-inches deep, and 2-inches high. The cabinet housing is plastic, except for a metal "skin" on the top of the player. The metal "skin" is silver colored, and the rest of the DVD player is tan or dark gray. The logo "RCA LiFE," along with the words "DVD VIDEO" are printed on the top of the DVD Player. The battery attaches to the bottom of the DVD player.

Hazard Description:

The battery can overheat and explode while recharging, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 47,000 units

Incidents:

Thomson Inc. has received 11 reports of batteries overheating and five reports of batteries exploding. There are two reports of consumers suffering burned fingers from picking up a battery after it overheated.

Sold At:

Electronic and department stores nationwide from September 2002 through July 2003 for between $340 and $490.

Manufactured In:

China