Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard

The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 06180
Affected scope: About 1,700

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Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif. recalled The E1XM-model AM/FM/SW/XM-ready radios that are included in the recall have serial numbe….

Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard was recalled by Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif. in June 7, 2006. Reason: The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled radios immediately, and call Etón Corp. for a re…. Verify recall #06180 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn….

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agency class: June 7, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06180 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06180
Date reported	June 7, 2006
Date initiated	June 7, 2006
Recalling firm	Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif.
Affected scope	About 1,700
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 7, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06180.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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