April 24, 2007
Coby Electronics is recalling about 13,800 USB/MP3/CD boomboxes because of a fire hazard.
When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Coby Electronics has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled Coby boombox is a portable CD/MP3 player with an AM/FM radio. The USB feature allows it to be connected to a computer. The boombox is primarily white with silver-colored speakers. The word COBY is written on the front and DIGITAL is written on the top. The model number, MP-CD475 also is written on the top.
The recalled units have serial numbers, located on the rear of the unit beneath the AC power cord plug-in outlet, in the following range limits:
- 0736000001 through 0736005000
- 0816000001 through 0816005300
- 0826000001 through 0826003500
The boomboxes were sold at discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Coby Electronics Corp. at (800) 524-9219 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.cobyusa.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
