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Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire HazardDate: 10/8/2008
Reason: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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. Name of Product: Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players Units: About 13,000 Importer: Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success, N.Y. Hazard: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Coby Electronics has received four reports of batteries overheating, three of which resulted in minor property damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves batteries with serial numbers listed below sold with the TF-DVD 1020 portable DVD/CD/MP3 players. The battery's serial number can be found on a white sticker affixed to it. The product looks like a small laptop computer and has a 10" swivel TV screen. "COBY" is written on the front cover and under the screen. "TF-DVD 1020" can be found on the bottom of the unit. Recalled Batteries Serial Number Ranges: Sold at: Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide. The TF-DVD 1020 units containing the recalled batteries were sold from May 2007 through July 2008 for about $168. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the "TV-DVD 1020" players with the recalled batteries and contact the firm to arrange for a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled batteries from the unit, consumers can continue to use it with the AC or DC power adapter. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Coby Electronics toll-free at (866) 945-2629 between 8 a.m. and 5 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: 9/8/2008 Reason: Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The plastic portion of the unit’s power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 9/30/2008 Reason: The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 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. |
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