Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08076 · Nov 8, 2007 · Coby Electronics
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08076
- Date
- Nov 8, 2007
- Company
- Coby Electronics
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
- Product type
- DVD/CD/MP3 Players
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves two different portable DVD/CD/MP3 players: Product Model Number Description 5" TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with TV Tuner and Digital AM/FM Tuner TF-DVD170 Product is spherical in shape with a 5" TV screen in front. The name "COBY" is written above the screen. The model number can be found on the bottom of the unit. 5.6" TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player and NTSC TV Tuner TF-DVD176 Product is spherical in shape with a 5.6" TV screen in front. The name "COBY" is written above the screen. The model number can be found on the bottom of the unit.
What can happen
The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the portable DVD/CD/MP3 players and contact the firm for information on returning the units and receiving a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Coby Electronics Corp. has received three reports of the units overheating, one of which involved minor property damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Discount, electronics, music, toy, and office supply stores, as well as distributors of electronics products, nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007 for between $140 and $170.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable dvd/cd/mp3 players?
Consumers should immediately stop using the portable DVD/CD/MP3 players and contact the firm for information on returning the units and receiving a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players 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.