Coby Electronics Boomboxes recall: Fire Hazard
Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Coby Electronics Boomboxes recalled?
When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund. Contact: For additional information, call Coby Electronics Corp. at (800) 524-9219 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobyusa.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Digital Boomboxes
- Company
- Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 13,800
- Sold at
- Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
- Recall date
- April 24, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Coby Electronics Corp. has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating, resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Coby boombox is a portable CD/MP3 player with an AM/FM radio. The USB feature allows it to be connected to a computer. The boombox is primarily white with silver-colored speakers. The word "COBY" is written on the front and "DIGITAL" is written on the top. The model number "MP-CD475" also is written on the top. The recalled units have serial numbers, located on the rear of the unit beneath the AC power cord plug-in outlet, in the following range limits: 0736000001 through 0736005000 0816000001 through 0816005300 0826000001 through 0826003500