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Product Recall Number: 09-004

Why was Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players recalled?

The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players
Here's product recall specific data for Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players.

  • Product Recall Number: 09-004

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2008-10-08

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. This recall involves batteries with serial numbers listed below sold with the TF-DVD 1020 portable DVD/CD/MP3 players. The battery’s serial number can be found on a white sticker affixed to it. The product looks like a small laptop computer and has a 10” swivel TV screen. “COBY” is written on the front cover and under the screen. “TF-DVD 1020” can be found on the bottom of the unit. Recalled Batteries Serial Number Ranges: DG240043D503000001-1006 DG240006D503000001-400 DG240039D603000001-3000 DG240111D603000001-2000 DG240143D602000001-3000 DG240106D602000001-2000 DG240106D702000001-2000 DG240183D942000001-100 DG240071DB02000001-1400 DG240115D702000001-2500

  • Hazard Description: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 13,000

  • Incidents: Coby Electronics has received four reports of batteries overheating, three of which resulted in minor property damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the “TF-DVD 1020” players with the recalled batteries and contact the firm to arrange for a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled batteries from the unit, consumers can continue to use it with the AC or DC power adapter.

  • Sold At: Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide. The TF-DVD 1020 units containing the recalled batteries were sold from May 2007 through July 2008 for about $168.

  • Importers: Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success, N.Y.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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