CPSC2007-11-08
Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Hazard
The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the portable DVD/CD/MP3 players and contact the firm for information on returning the units and receiving a full refund.
Sold at
Discount, electronics, music, toy, and office supply stores, as well as distributors of electronics products, nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007 for between $140 and $170.
Affected count
About 12,000
Injuries reported
Coby Electronics Corp. has received three reports of the units overheating, one of which involved minor property damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Coby Electronics Corp. toll-free at (877) 231-9240 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobyusa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Coby-Electronics-Recalls-DVDCDMP3-Players-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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