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

Recalled October 22, 2009 · CPSC recall 10019 · Coby Electronics

Picture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 PlayerPicture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with BatteryPicture of Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player BatteryPicture of Serial Number on Recalled Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery
Hazard
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 19,600
Incidents / injuries
Coby Electronics has received 10 reports of batteries overheating, including eight reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product
Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players
Imported by
Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success N.Y.
Retailers
Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →