Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07165 · Apr 24, 2007 · Coby Electronics
13,800
units affected
13,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07165
- Date
- Apr 24, 2007
- Company
- Coby Electronics
- Units affected
- 13,800
- Product
- Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Digital Boomboxes
- Product type
- Radios & Music Players
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Coby boombox is a portable CD/MP3 player with an AM/FM radio. The USB feature allows it to be connected to a computer. The boombox is primarily white with silver-colored speakers. The word "COBY" is written on the front and "DIGITAL" is written on the top. The model number "MP-CD475" also is written on the top. The recalled units have serial numbers, located on the rear of the unit beneath the AC power cord plug-in outlet, in the following range limits: 0736000001 through 0736005000 0816000001 through 0816005300 0826000001 through 0826003500
What can happen
When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Coby Electronics Corp. has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating, resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled coby-brand usb/mp3/cd digital boomboxes?
Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund.
What is the hazard?
When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.