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

U.S. CPSCFireApr 26, 2010
Picture of TF-DVD 1020 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player
Picture of TF-DVD 1020 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player
TF-DVD1020 battery pack with white sticker and serial number
TF-DVD1020 battery pack with white sticker and serial number
Picture of Recalled TF-DVD 8501 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player
Picture of Recalled TF-DVD 8501 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player
Picture of Serial Number on Recalled TF-DVD 8501 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery
Picture of Serial Number on Recalled TF-DVD 8501 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Battery
Picture of Recalled TF-DVD 8501 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Battery
Picture of Recalled TF-DVD 8501 Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Battery

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Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Coby Electronics has received 32 reports of the battery overheating. Eighteen additional incidents of the battery overheating in the TF-DVD 1020 model, 17 of which resulted in property damage ranging from minor up to $9,650. No additional incidents have been reported for the TF-DVD 8501 model.

Product description

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

Sold on

Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide. The TF-DVD 1020 units were sold from May 2007 through July 2008 for about $168.The TF-DVD 8501 units were sold from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Coby Electronics toll-free at (866) 945-2629 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobyusa.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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