Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Re-announcement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-04-26 · 10205
Hazards
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
10205
Date
2010-04-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rechargeable Batteries sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Companies
Retailer(s)
Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide. The TF-DVD 1020 units were sold from May 2007 through July 2008 for about $168.The TF-DVD 8501 units were sold from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275.
Importer(s)
Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with product numbers TF-DVD 1020 and TF-DVD 8501. "Coby" is printed on the front cover and the product number is on the bottom of the unit. The serial numbers on the recalled rechargeable batteries are printed on a label on the following batteries: Product Number Serial Number Description TF-DVD 1020 DG240043D503000001-1006 Swivel screen DG240006D503000001-400 DG240039D603000001-3000 DG240111D603000001-2000 DG240143D602000001-3000 DG240106D602000001-2000 DG240106D702000001-2000 DG240183D942000001-100 DG240071DB02000001-1400 DG240115D702000001-2500 TF-DVD 8501 Begin with "HY" 8 ½ inch screen