November 13, 2008
Cobra Electronics is recalling about 8,000 children's two-way radios sold at Toys 'R' Us stores. The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mah 'CEL' batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickle Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mah (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself.
The radios, made in China, were sold by Toys 'R' Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.
Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact the company for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com. If batteries have leaked on to the radio, do not touch the liquid, and contact the company for a free replacement product.
For additional information, please contact Cobra Electronics toll-free at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobra.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
