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Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled November 8, 2007 · CPSC recall 08076 · Coby Electronics

Hazard

The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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

About 12,000

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: 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.

What to do

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.

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 Web site at www.cobyusa.com

Product

Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players

Imported by

Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

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