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Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Coby Electronics
SKU: CPSC-09004
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 8, 2008Recall ID: 09004Category: generalCountry: US

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

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