CPSC recall · Reported December 12, 2013
Thirteen Retailers Recall 32" Coby Flat Screen Televisions Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards.
Coby Electronics Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves black Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions with model number TFTV322….
Thirteen Retailers Recall 32" Coby Flat Screen Televisions Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Coby Electronics Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong in December 12, 2013. Reason: An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled televisions and contact the…. Verify recall #14054 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Coby Electronics Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards..
- None
- agency class
- December 12, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14054 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
This recall involves black Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions with model number TFTV3229 and serial numbers beginning with LG and that have M07 or M10 in the 9th, 10th and 11th position of the serial number. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the televisions and Coby is printed on the front. Coby USA is out of business.
Reason for recall
An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled televisions and contact the participating retailer where their television was purchased for instructions on the remedy available from that retailer, which could be a refund, store credit, gift card or replacement TV. Because the importer/distributor Coby USA is out of business, the retailers are providing the remedy. The remedy and terms vary between the retailers.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14054 |
| Date reported | December 12, 2013 |
| Date initiated | December 12, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Coby Electronics Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Affected scope | About 8,900 |
| 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 turn off and unplug the recalled televisions and contact the participating retailer where their tele…
- Check the recall number (14054) 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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