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Cobra Electronics Recalls Children’s Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys “R” Us Stores

  • Two-Way Radios (Front of Package)
  • Two-Way Radios (Back of Package)
  • Two-Way Radio Batteries
Name of Product:
Children's Two-Way Radios
Hazard:

The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
November 13, 2008
Units:

About 8,000

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.

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Recall Details

Description:

The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mah "CEL" batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickle Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mah (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.
Manufacturer(s):
Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-044

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