Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #09725
Recall Date
2009-03-03
Manufacturer
Gold Peak Industries, of San Diego, Calif.
Units Affected
About 41,000
Products Involved
NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries
Hazard
The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones. Only batteries with part number 374-30-400-00, printed on the light green sleeve of the battery, are included in the recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28