Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-076 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 8, 2007
- Brand
- Coby Electronics
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 12,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players · About 12,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
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 Web site at www.cobyusa.com
Recall history and context
Coby Electronics appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Coby Electronics recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players (About 12,000 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.