CPSC Recall in 2007: Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard
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Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 13,800 Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Boomboxes. When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Name of product: Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD BoomboxesUnits: About 13,800Importer: Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.Hazard: When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Coby Electronics Corp. has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled Coby boombox is a portable CD/MP3 player with an AM/FM radio. The USB feature allows it to be connected to a computer. The boombox is primarily white with silver-colored speakers. The word "COBY" is written on the front and "DIGITAL" is written on the top. The model number, "MP-CD475" also is written on the top. The recalled units have serial numbers, located on the rear of the unit beneath the AC power cord plug-in outlet, in the following range limits:0736000001 through 07360050000816000001 through 08160053000826000001 through 0826003500Sold at: Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Coby Electronics Corp. at (800) 524-9219 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobyusa.com.
When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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Coby Electronics Corp. has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
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