CPSC recall · Reported April 26, 2010
Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Re-announcement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with product numbers TF-DVD 1020 and TF-DVD 8….
Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Re-announcement of Coby Electronic… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 26, 2010. Reason: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the players with the recalled batteries and conta…. Verify recall #10205 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
- April 26, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10205 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.
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Product description
The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with product numbers TF-DVD 1020 and TF-DVD 8501. "Coby" is printed on the front cover and the product number is on the bottom of the unit. The serial numbers on the recalled rechargeable batteries are printed on a label on the following batteries: Product Number Serial Number Description TF-DVD 1020 DG240043D503000001-1006 Swivel screen DG240006D503000001-400 DG240039D603000001-3000 DG240111D603000001-2000 DG240143D602000001-3000 DG240106D602000001-2000 DG240106D702000001-2000 DG240183D942000001-100 DG240071DB02000001-1400 DG240115D702000001-2500 TF-DVD 8501 Begin with "HY" 8 ½ inch screen
Reason for recall
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the 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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10205 |
| Date reported | April 26, 2010 |
| Date initiated | April 26, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 32,600 (This recall was first announced in Oct. 2008 and reannounced in Oct. 2009) |
| 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 players with the recalled batteries and contact the firm to arrange for a free replac…
- Check the recall number (10205) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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