CPSC2008-11-13
Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact the company for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com. If batteries have leaked on to the radio, do not touch the liquid, and contact the company for a free replacement product.
Sold at
Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.
Affected count
About 8,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Two-Way Radios
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact Cobra Electronics toll-free at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobra.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Cobra-Electronics-Recalls-Childrens-Two-Way-Radios-with-Rechargeable-Batteries-Due-to-Chemical-Burn-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-in-Toys-R-Us-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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