Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-04-24 · 07165
Hazards
When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
07165
Date
2007-04-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Digital Boomboxes
Companies
Retailer(s)
Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
Importer(s)
Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled Coby boombox is a portable CD/MP3 player with an AM/FM radio. The USB feature allows it to be connected to a computer. The boombox is primarily white with silver-colored speakers. The word "COBY" is written on the front and "DIGITAL" is written on the top. The model number "MP-CD475" also is written on the top. The recalled units have serial numbers, located on the rear of the unit beneath the AC power cord plug-in outlet, in the following range limits: 0736000001 through 0736005000 0816000001 through 0816005300 0826000001 through 0826003500