CPSCGeneral Alert
Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries ...
Published: November 13, 2008Recall ID: 09044Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mAh "CEL" batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickel Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mAh (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself.
Affected Products
Children's Two-Way Radios
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Cobra-Electronics-Recalls-Childrens-Two-Way-Radios-with-Rechargeable-Batteries-Due-to-Chemical-Burn-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-in-Toys-R-Us-Stores |
| Title | Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f733b7d226eb4e36b05de454cf8df839.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Exhibit 1a: Recalled Two-Way Radios (front of package) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/291b994f68c147c6b388084042be2ad9.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Exhibit 1b: Recalled Two-Way Radios (back of package) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c2a71e8ccb28474bbf2c6658e16ae75f.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Exhibit 1c: Recalled Two-Way Radio batteries |
| Hazards › Name | The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's Two-Way Radios |
| Products › Type | Radios (Two Way/Walkie Talkies) |
| Products › Category I D | 2091 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,000 |
| Recall I D | 5004 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact the company for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com. If batteries have leaked on to the radio, do not touch the liquid, and contact the company for a free replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2008-11-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mAh "CEL" batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickel Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mAh (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself. |
| Recall Number | 09044 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact Cobra Electronics toll-free at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobra.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |