Product Recall Number: 07-165
Why was Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD 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.
Product Recall Number: 07-165
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-04-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Boomboxes
Description: Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 13,800 Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Boomboxes. When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Name of product: Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD BoomboxesUnits: About 13,800Importer: Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.Hazard: When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.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.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 07360050000816000001 through 08160053000826000001 through 0826003500Sold at: Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund.Consumer 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.
Hazard Description: When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose
Units: About 13,800
Incidents: Coby Electronics Corp. has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund.
Sold At: Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
Importers: Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed