CPSCGeneral Alert
Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Pl...
Published: October 22, 2009Recall ID: 10019Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with an 8 ½ inch screen and product number TF-DVD- 8501. The rechargeable batteries sold with the DVD players have serial numbers that begin with "HY." The serial number can be found on a white sticker affixed to the battery. "Coby" is printed on the front cover and the product number is on the bottom of the unit.
Affected Products
Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/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/~/link/6c3596700889487780a4992b8c110c11.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/db9bd1017a1d4b988c07c365bf825103.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Battery |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8ec0cfe421cc4bef9a5c26d1948c35fd.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c14196b2fca64c2fbc40aecd5a10a6be.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Picture of Serial Number on Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery |
| Hazards › Name | The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Coby Electronics has received 10 reports of batteries overheating, including eight reports of fires resulting in property damage. 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 19,600 |
| Recall I D | 21 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the recalled batteries from the unit and contact Coby Electronics to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the DVD/CD/MP3 players with AC or DC power adapters. |
| 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 from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275. |
| Recall Date | 2009-10-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with an 8 ½ inch screen and product number TF-DVD- 8501. The rechargeable batteries sold with the DVD players have serial numbers that begin with "HY." The serial number can be found on a white sticker affixed to the battery. "Coby" is printed on the front cover and the product number is on the bottom of the unit. |
| Recall Number | 10019 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Coby Electronics toll-free at (877) 305-2629 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 |