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Product recall · CPSCNovember 13, 2008Serious
Cobra Electronics Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to 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.
Who to contact: For additional information, please contact Cobra Electronics toll-free at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobra.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,000
- Recall date
- November 13, 2008
- Brand
- Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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