CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 24, 2007

Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire 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

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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 firm's Web site at www.cobyusa.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.
Injuries
Coby Electronics Corp. has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating, resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
07165

Product Information

Product Name
Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Digital Boomboxes
Product Type
Radios & Music Players
Number of Units
About 13,800
Imported By
Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 524-9219
Website www.cobyusa.com
Full Contact Information

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 firm's Web site at www.cobyusa.com