Recalls / 2008-11-13

Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores

09044 · Recalled 2008-11-13 · CPSC page

Exhibit 1a: Recalled Two-Way Radios (front of package)

Description

The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mAh "CEL" batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickel Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mAh (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself.

Hazards

The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact the company for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com. If batteries have leaked on to the radio, do not touch the liquid, and contact the company for a free replacement product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's Two-Way Radios		About 8,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Cobra Electronics
Made in: China
Sold at: Toys "R" Us from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact Cobra Electronics toll-free at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobra.com

More images

Exhibit 1b: Recalled Two-Way Radios (back of package)

Exhibit 1c: Recalled Two-Way Radio batteries

Source: CPSC recall 09044. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.