Recalls / 2007-11-08

Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

08076 · Recalled 2007-11-08 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported 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.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players		About 12,000

Parties

Importer: Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores, as well as distributors of electronics products, nationwide, $170.

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 Web site at www.cobyusa.com

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Source: CPSC recall 08076. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.