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Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire HazardDate: 4/30/2007
Reason: Fire Hazard
Release #07-165 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 524-9219 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units: About 13,800 Importer: Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y. 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. Incidents/Injuries: Coby Electronics Corp. has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. Description: 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 Sold at: Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Coby Electronics Corp. at (800) 524-9219 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobyusa.com Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/30/2008 Reason: An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label. Distribution: Nationwide |
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