Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores

Recalled November 13, 2008 · CPSC recall 09044 · Cobra Electronics

Exhibit 1a: Recalled Two-Way Radios (front of package)

Exhibit 1b: Recalled Two-Way Radios (back of package)

Exhibit 1c: Recalled Two-Way Radio batteries

Hazard

The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact the company for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com. If batteries have leaked on to the radio, do not touch the liquid, and contact the company for a free replacement product.

Units

About 8,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, please contact Cobra Electronics toll-free at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobra.com

Product

Children's Two-Way Radios

Manufacturer(s)

Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.

Retailers

Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →