Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

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 rechargeable batteries sold with TF-DVD 1020 portable DVD/CD/MP3 players because the batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The affected players are small laptop-sized devices with 10" swivel screens that have "COBY" written on the front cover and "TF-DVD 1020" on the bottom. The recalled batteries have specific serial numbers printed on white stickers attached to them, with serial number ranges beginning with designations like DG240043D503000001 through DG240115D702002500.

Consumers should immediately stop using the TF-DVD 1020 players with the recalled batteries. The units can continue to be used with an AC or DC power adapter after the recalled battery is removed. Affected consumers should contact Coby to arrange for a free replacement battery.

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 "TF-DVD 1020" 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

This recall involves batteries with serial numbers listed below sold with the TF-DVD 1020 portable DVD/CD/MP3 players. The battery's serial number can be found on a white sticker affixed to it. The product looks like a small laptop computer and has a 10" swivel TV screen. "COBY" is written on the front cover and under the screen. "TF-DVD 1020" can be found on the bottom of the unit. Recalled Batteries Serial Number Ranges: DG240043D503000001-1006 DG240006D503000001-400 DG240039D603000001-3000 DG240111D603000001-2000 DG240143D602000001-3000 DG240106D602000001-2000 DG240106D702000001-2000 DG240183D942000001-100 DG240071DB02000001-1400 DG240115D702000001-2500

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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