CPSCOctober 22, 2009consumer

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

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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

The hazard

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled batteries from the unit and contact Coby Electronics to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the DVD/CD/MP3 players with AC or DC power adapters.

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Recall history

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