Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 24, 2007 CPSC #07165

Quick answer

Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #07165, announced on April 24, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund.. Affected brand: Coby Electronics Corp..

Hazard

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

Affected products

Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Digital Boomboxes

Recalled brands

Coby Electronics Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund.

Recall date

April 24, 2007

Categories

Radios & Music Players

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07165?

CPSC recall #07165 covers Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 24, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #07165?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07165 is consumers should unplug these boomboxes immediately, and contact the firm for information on returning the recalled units and receiving a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Coby-Electronics-Recalls-Boomboxes-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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