ARGUS ELECTRONICS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by ARGUS ELECTRONICS, INC. in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

April 14, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARGUS/CYBERHOME PROTABLE DVD PLAYER/OVERHEATS

CAR ADAPTER FOR CYBERHOME PORTABLE DVD PLAYER, HSN ITEM #707613 AND SOLD IN MARCH 2003. THE PLAYER MAY BECOME VERY HOT WHEN USED WITH THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY IN PLACE.

NHTSA ID: 03E024000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 10,600

Consequence Summary:

USING THE CAR ADAPTER WITH THE BATTERY CAN CAUSE THE ADAPTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY MELT, CREATING A RISK OF FIRE IF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL IS NEARBY.

Corrective Action:

ARGUS WILL MAIL REPLACEMENT ADAPTERS TO ITS CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ARGUS ELECTRONICS AT 888-274-8740.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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