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Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

  • Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Battery
  • Serial Number on Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery
  • Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Battery
  • Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery
Name of Product:
Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players
Hazard:

The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Dispose
No Remedy Available
Recall Date:
October 22, 2009
Units:

About 19,600

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Coby Electronics toll-free at (877) 305-2629 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobyusa.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with an 8 ½ inch screen and product number TF-DVD- 8501. The rechargeable batteries sold with the DVD players have serial numbers that begin with “HY.” The serial number can be found on a white sticker affixed to the battery. “Coby” is printed on the front cover and the product number is on the bottom of the unit.

Remedy:

The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

Incidents/Injuries:

Coby Electronics has received 10 reports of batteries overheating, including eight reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275.
Importer(s):

Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success N.Y.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-019

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