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

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-187

Date: June 07, 2005

Product Name: Portable DVD player battery packs

Recall Description:

The recall involves battery packs used with the Mintek portable DVD players with a 7" (diagonal) screen and model number DVD-1710. "Mintek DVD-1710" is printed on the top and bottom of the unit. The DVD player is silver and grey colored and the battery pack is silver with a nameplate on the bottom that is marked RB-LiP01 or RB-LiP02.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, No Remedy Available

Units: About 116,000

Incidents:

Mintek has received 10 reports of incidents, including nine cases of the battery pack overheating and/or catching fire and one report of the battery pack overheating and bursting.

Sold At:

Electronic and department stores nationwide, including Best Buy, from September 2002 through January 2005 for between $200 and $300.

Manufactured In:

China