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 #: 10019
Affected scope: About 19,600

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

The CPSC recalled The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with an 8 ½ inch screen and product number TF….

Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 22, 2009. Reason: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled batteries from the unit and contact Coby…. Verify recall #10019 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

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

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agency class: October 22, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10019 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

The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with an 8 ½ inch screen and product number TF-DVD- 8501. The rechargeable batteries sold with the DVD players have serial numbers that begin with "HY." The serial number can be found on a white sticker affixed to the battery. "Coby" is printed on the front cover and the product number is on the bottom of the unit.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

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	10019
Date reported	October 22, 2009
Date initiated	October 22, 2009
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 19,600
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 remove the recalled batteries from the unit and contact Coby Electronics to receive a free replaceme…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 22, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10019.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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