Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-11-08). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: DVD/CD/MP3. About 12,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08076 |
| Published | 2007-11-08 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | DVD/CD/MP3 Players |
| Products | Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players |
| Firm named in the title | Coby Electronics |
| Firms | Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 12,000 |
| Model numbers | DVD/CD/MP3 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Discount, electronics, music, toy, and office supply stores, as well as distributors of electronics products, nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007 for between $140 and $170. |
Description
This recall involves two different portable DVD/CD/MP3 players: Product Model Number Description 5" TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with TV Tuner and Digital AM/FM Tuner TF-DVD170 Product is spherical in shape with a 5" TV screen in front. The name "COBY" is written above the screen. The model number can be found on the bottom of the unit. 5.6" TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player and NTSC TV Tuner TF-DVD176 Product is spherical in shape with a 5.6" TV screen in front. The name "COBY" is written above the screen. The model number can be found on the bottom of the unit.
Hazard
The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the portable DVD/CD/MP3 players and contact the firm for information on returning the units and receiving a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Coby Electronics Corp. has received three reports of the units overheating, one of which involved minor property damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.
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