News
Statement: Best Buy announces voluntary product recalls of Insignia Television Model IS-LCDTV26, Rocketfish Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source Model RF-INV80
MINNEAPOLIS, April 2 – Because the safety of our customers is of upmost priority, Best Buy Co., Inc. has announced the voluntary recall of two Exclusive-Branded products. All units affected by these recalls have been removed from store shelves in both the U.S. and Canada, and are no longer available for purchase. The company is working closely with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to notify customers who have purchased these products. Returned products will be disassembled and the parts recycled through a responsible third-party that meets our electronics recycling standards.
Insignia LCD television, model IS-LCDTV26 (SKU 7070705)
If a component in the power supply of this 26-inch LCD television fails, it is possible the TV can catch fire. Two incidents of fire have been reported, each causing minimal property damage and neither causing injuries requiring medical attention. The model was sold at Best Buy stores in U.S. and Canada, Future Shop stores in Canada, online at www.bestbuy.com, www.futureshop.ca, www.bestbuy.ca, and www.bestbuyforbusiness.com between August 2005 and June 2006, for about $799.99 U.S.
Rocketfish Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source model number RF-INV80
An unknown possible defect in this AC/DC/USB portable power source has led to reports of spontaneous fire during charging. This product was sold at Best Buy stores in the U.S. and online at www.bestbuy.com from July 13, 2008 to Feb. 18, 2009.
All consumers will be asked to call 1-800-233-0462 for instructions to receive a Best Buy gift card for the value of their product.
About Best Buy Co., Inc.
With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and Mexico, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $45 billion in annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy; Audiovisions; The Carphone Warehouse; Future Shop; Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star; Magnolia Audio Video; Napster; Pacific Sales; The Phone House; and Speakeasy. Approximately 155,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through retail locations, multiple call centers and Web sites, in-home solutions, product delivery and activities in our communities. Community partnership is central to the way we do business at Best Buy. In fiscal 2009, we donated a combined $33.4 million to improve the vitality of the communities where our employees and customers live and work. For more information about Best Buy, visit www.bestbuy.com.
# # #
