Coby Electronics DVD/CD/MP3 Players recall: Fire Hazard
Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Coby Electronics DVD/CD/MP3 Players recalled?
The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact Coby Electronics Corp. toll-free at (877) 231-9240 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
- Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
- Company
- Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 12,000
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- November 8, 2007
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.