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Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireNov 8, 2007
Recalled TF-DVD170 DVD/CD/MP3 Player
Recalled TF-DVD170 DVD/CD/MP3 Player
Recalled TF-DVD176 DVD/CD/MP3 Player
Recalled TF-DVD176 DVD/CD/MP3 Player

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Hazard

The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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

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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