Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-11-13 · 09044
Hazards
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
09044
Date
2008-11-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Two-Way Radios
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.
Country of manufacture
China
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.