Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
Recall 09044 · Nov 13, 2008 · Cobra Electronics
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09044
- Date
- Nov 13, 2008
- Company
- Cobra Electronics
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Children's Two-Way Radios
- Product type
- Radios (Two Way/Walkie Talkies)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 Nickel 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.
What can happen
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
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 and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's two-way radios?
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.
What is the hazard?
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.