Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
CPSC Recall #08-076 — November 7, 2007
Product
Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players. The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Portable DVD/CD/MP3 PlayersUnits: About 12,000Importer: 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: ProductModel NumberDescription5" TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with TV Tuner and Digital AM/FM TunerTF-DVD170Product 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 TunerTF-DVD176Product 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: ChinaRemedy: 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, or visit the firm's website at www.cobyusa.com.
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.
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.
Units Affected
About 12,000
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.
Importer
Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China