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DVD/CD/MP3 Players |
Release #08-076
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 231-9240
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Units: About 12,000
Importer: Coby Electronics Corp., of
Maspeth, N.Y.
Hazard: The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can
overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Coby Electronics Corp.
has received three reports of the units
overheating, one of which involved minor
property damage from a fire. No injuries
have been reported.
Description: This recall involves two
different portable DVD/CD/MP3
players:
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.
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop
using the portable DVD/CD/MP3 players and
contact the firm for information on
returning the units and receiving a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Coby Electronics Corp.
toll-free at (877) 231-9240 between 9 a.m.
and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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