Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 10019. 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 remove the recalled batteries from the unit and contact Coby Electronics to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the DVD/CD/MP3 players with AC or DC power adapters.
CPSC recall 10019 has the recall date 22 Oct 2009. The notice names the firm Coby Electronics. The recall has about 19,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 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 10 reports of batteries overheating, including eight reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 19,600 |
| Description | The recall involves Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with an 8 ½ inch screen and product number TF-DVD- 8501. The rechargeable batteries sold with the DVD players have serial numbers that begin with "HY." The serial number can be found on a white sticker affixed to the battery. "Coby" is printed on the front cover and the product number is on the bottom of the unit. |
| Product | Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players, About 19,600, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275. |
| Importer | Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success N.Y |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 19,600Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2009 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 |
| 26 Apr 2010 | Low Return Rate and Additional Reports of Fires Prompt Re-announcement of Coby Electronics Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Recalls |
| 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 10019The 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 10019. https://recallregister.com/product/21-coby-electronics-recalls-rechargeable-batteries-sold-with-portable-dvd/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10019 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Coby Electronics has received 10 reports of batteries overheating, including eight reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10019?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 19,600
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China