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Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard

Date: June 7, 2006
Company: Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif.

Etón Corp., of Palo Alto, Calif. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report