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Product recall · CPSCApril 24, 2007Serious
Coby Electronics Boomboxes
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What’s wrong
When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund.
Who to 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
The product
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 0736005000 0816000001 through 0816005300 0826000001 through 0826003500
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,800
- Recall date
- April 24, 2007
- Brand
- Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Coby Electronics Corp. has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating, resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
MP-CD475
Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
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: “Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard”
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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