Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Re-announcement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls

Is my product affected?

Rechargeable Batteries sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players

• Brand Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success, N.Y.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Coby Electronics is recalling portable DVD/CD/MP3 players (models TF-DVD 1020 and TF-DVD 8501) because their rechargeable batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The TF-DVD 1020 model is recalled if its battery has one of the following serial numbers: DG240043D503000001-1006, DG240006D503000001-400, DG240039D603000001-3000, DG240111D603000001-2000, DG240143D602000001-3000, DG240106D602000001-2000, DG240106D702000001-2000, DG240183D942000001-100, DG240071DB02000001-1400, or DG240115D702000001-2500. The TF-DVD 8501 model (8 ½ inch screen) is recalled if its battery serial number begins with "HY." You can identify the product by "Coby" printed on the front cover and the product number on the bottom of the unit.

According to the record, affected consumers should immediately stop using the players with the recalled batteries and contact the firm to arrange for a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the units with the AC or DC power adapter after removing the recalled batteries.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the players with the recalled batteries and contact the firm to arrange for a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled batteries from the unit, consumers can continue to use it with the AC or DC power adapter.

Details from the source

The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with product numbers TF-DVD 1020 and TF-DVD 8501. "Coby" is printed on the front cover and the product number is on the bottom of the unit. The serial numbers on the recalled rechargeable batteries are printed on a label on the following batteries: Product Number Serial Number Description TF-DVD 1020 DG240043D503000001-1006 Swivel screen DG240006D503000001-400 DG240039D603000001-3000 DG240111D603000001-2000 DG240143D602000001-3000 DG240106D602000001-2000 DG240106D702000001-2000 DG240183D942000001-100 DG240071DB02000001-1400 DG240115D702000001-2500 TF-DVD 8501 Begin with "HY" 8 ½ inch screen

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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