Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-11-08 · 08076
Hazards
The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
08076
Date
2007-11-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Companies
Retailer(s)
Discount, electronics, music, toy, and office supply stores, as well as distributors of electronics products, nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007 for between $140 and $170.
Importer(s)
Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
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.