Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Re-announcement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls
CPSC recall 10205. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 10205 has the recall date 26 Apr 2010. The notice names the firm Coby Electronics. The recall has about 32,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Coby Electronics has received 32 reports of the battery overheating. Eighteen additional incidents of the battery overheating in the TF-DVD 1020 model, 17 of which resulted in property damage ranging from minor up to $9,650. No additional incidents have been reported for the TF-DVD 8501 model. |
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| Units | 32,600 |
| 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 |
| Product | Rechargeable Batteries sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players, About 32,600 (This recall was first announced in Oct. 2008 and reannounced in Oct. 2009), Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide. The TF-DVD 1020 units were sold from May 2007 through July 2008 for about $168.The TF-DVD 8501 units were sold from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275. |
| Importer | Coby Electronics Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 32,600Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Coby Electronics
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2013 | Thirteen Retailers Recall 32" Coby Flat Screen Televisions Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 22 Oct 2009 | Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard |
| 8 Oct 2008 | Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard |
| 8 Nov 2007 | Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard |
| 24 Apr 2007 | Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10205The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 10205. https://recallregister.com/product/203-low-return-rate-and-additional-reports-of-fires-prompt-re-announcement/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10205 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Coby Electronics has received 32 reports of the battery overheating. Eighteen additional incidents of the battery overheating in the TF-DVD 1020 model, 17 of which resulted in property damage ranging from minor up to $9,650. No additional incidents have been reported for the TF-DVD 8501 model.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide. The TF-DVD 1020 units were sold from May 2007 through July 2008 for about $168.The TF-DVD 8501 units were sold from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10205?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 32,600 (This recall was first announced in Oct. 2008 and reannounced in Oct. 2009)
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China