Product Recall Number: 08-076
Why was Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players recalled?
The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 08-076
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-11-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Description: 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 12,000 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players. The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Portable DVD/CD/MP3 PlayersUnits: About 12,000Importer: Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.Hazard: The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.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.Description: This recall involves two different portable DVD/CD/MP3 players: ProductModel NumberDescription5" TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with TV Tuner and Digital AM/FM TunerTF-DVD170Product 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 TunerTF-DVD176Product 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.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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer 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 website at www.cobyusa.com.
Hazard Description: The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 12,000
Incidents: 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.
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.
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.
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