Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-11-13). Hazards: burn, chemical. About 8,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09044 |
| Published | 2008-11-13 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Radios (Two Way/Walkie Talkies) |
| Products | Children's Two-Way Radios |
| Firm named in the title | Cobra Electronics |
| Firms | Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 8,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn, chemical |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30. |
Description
The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mAh "CEL" batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickel Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mAh (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself.
Hazard
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact the company for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com. If batteries have leaked on to the radio, do not touch the liquid, and contact the company for a free replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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