Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Pl...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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: DG240043D503000001-1006 DG240006D503000001-400 DG240039D603000001-3000 DG240111D603000001-2000 DG240143D602000001-3000 DG240106D602000001-2000 DG240106D702000001-2000 DG240183D942000001-100 DG240071DB02000001-1400 DG240115D702000001-2500
Affected Products
Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Coby-Electronics-Recalls-Rechargeable-Batteries-Sold-with-Portable-DVDCDMP3-Players-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/09004a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/09004b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | TF-DVD1020 battery pack with white sticker and serial number |
| Hazards › Name | The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,000 |
| Recall I D | 4901 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the "TF-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. |
| Importers › Name | Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-08T00:00:00 |
| 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: DG240043D503000001-1006 DG240006D503000001-400 DG240039D603000001-3000 DG240111D603000001-2000 DG240143D602000001-3000 DG240106D602000001-2000 DG240106D702000001-2000 DG240183D942000001-100 DG240071DB02000001-1400 DG240115D702000001-2500 |
| Recall Number | 09004 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |