Best Buy Co. Inc. Recalls Remote Controls Used With Insignia DVD Players 

Name of product: Remote Control Sold With Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System

Units: About 10,000

Retailer: Best Buy Co. Inc., of Richfield, Minn.

Hazard: If the batteries are placed backwards in the remote control with the positive and negative sides improperly switched, overheating can result and present a burn hazard.

Description: The white remote control has model number NS-A1113 and “Insignia” printed on the front. The keypad has black numbers/letters. The recalled remote controls were sold exclusively with the Insignia 100W DVD Compact Shelf System. The remote controls were not sold separately.

Sold at: Best Buy retail stores nationwide, bestbuy.com and at bestbuybusiness.com from May 2006 through January 2007 for between $80 and $130 with the Insignia 100W DVD Players.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the remote control immediately and contact Best Buy to receive a free replacement remote.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Best Buy toll-free at (888) 809-7022 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat114800050015&type=category