CPSC2008-10-08
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success, N.Y.
Hazard
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the "TF-DVD 1020" players with the recalled batteries and contact the firm to arrange for a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled batteries from the unit, consumers can continue to use it with the AC or DC power adapter.
Sold at
Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide. The TF-DVD 1020 units containing the recalled batteries were sold from May 2007 through July 2008 for about $168.
Affected count
About 13,000
Injuries reported
Coby Electronics has received four reports of batteries overheating, three of which resulted in minor property damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Coby Electronics toll-free at (866) 945-2629 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobyusa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Coby-Electronics-Recalls-Rechargeable-Batteries-Sold-with-Portable-DVDCDMP3-Players-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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