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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.

Recall #
14054
Affected scope
About 8,900
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Coby Electronics Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves black Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions with model number TFTV322… - a moderate-severity action.

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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards..

Moderate
severity level
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 CPSC action (record #14054) was formally reported on December 12, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Coby Electronics Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 8,900.

The documented reason for this recall is: An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 tha… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 8,900

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
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…

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Coby Electronics Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong. Units affected: About 8,900.
Why was this product recalled?
An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 12, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14054.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (14054) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 12, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.