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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-11-13

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

Is my product affected?

Children's Two-Way Radios

  • Brand Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.

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

What happened

Cobra Electronics is recalling children's two-way radios sold exclusively at Toys "R" Us stores because the rechargeable batteries can leak electrolyte, which poses a chemical burn hazard. The affected radios are pink plastic walkie talkies in purple packaging with product number PR191-2VP. The batteries are 300 mAh "CEL" nickel metal hydride AAA cells with date codes TF or RF printed on them.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the radios. Affected consumers should contact Cobra Electronics at www.cobra.com to receive a free replacement radio and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase. If battery liquid has leaked onto the radio, consumers should not touch the liquid and should contact the company for a free replacement product.

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

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

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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