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

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

Recall #: 09004
Affected scope: About 13,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves batteries with serial numbers listed below sold with the TF-DVD 1020….

Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 8, 2008. Reason: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the "TF-DVD 1020" players with the recalled batte…. Verify recall #09004 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: October 8, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09004 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves batteries with serial numbers listed below sold with the TF-DVD 1020 portable DVD/CD/MP3 players. The battery's serial number can be found on a white sticker affixed to it. The product looks like a small laptop computer and has a 10" swivel TV screen. "COBY" is written on the front cover and under the screen. "TF-DVD 1020" can be found on the bottom of the unit. Recalled Batteries Serial Number Ranges: DG240043D503000001-1006 DG240006D503000001-400 DG240039D603000001-3000 DG240111D603000001-2000 DG240143D602000001-3000 DG240106D602000001-2000 DG240106D702000001-2000 DG240183D942000001-100 DG240071DB02000001-1400 DG240115D702000001-2500

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the "TF-DVD 1020" players with the recalled batteries and contact the firm to arrange for a free replacement battery. After removing the recalled batteries from the unit, consumers can continue to use it with the AC or DC power adapter.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09004
Date reported	October 8, 2008
Date initiated	October 8, 2008
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 13,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the "TF-DVD 1020" players with the recalled batteries and contact the firm to arrange for…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 8, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09004.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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