Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard
USCoby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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 0816000001 through 0816005300 0826000001 through 0826003500
Affected Products
Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Digital Boomboxes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Coby-Electronics-Recalls-Boomboxes-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/98a144fa7b974e8b9f1244feefe03fe0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Boombox |
| Hazards › Name | When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Coby Electronics Corp. has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating, resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Digital Boomboxes |
| Products › Type | Radios & Music Players |
| Products › Category I D | 2090 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,800 |
| Recall I D | 3601 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2007-04-24T00:00:00 |
| 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 0816000001 through 0816005300 0826000001 through 0826003500 |
| Recall Number | 07165 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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