Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10019 · Oct 22, 2009 · Coby Electronics
19,600
units affected
19,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10019
- Date
- Oct 22, 2009
- Company
- Coby Electronics
- Units affected
- 19,600
- Product
- Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled batteries from the unit and contact Coby Electronics to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the DVD/CD/MP3 players with AC or DC power adapters.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rechargeable batteries sold with portable dvd/cd/mp3 players?
Consumers should immediately remove the recalled batteries from the unit and contact Coby Electronics to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the DVD/CD/MP3 players with AC or DC power adapters.
What is the hazard?
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire 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.