CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 13, 2008

Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores

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 Nickel 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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
Recall Number
09044

Product Information

Product Name
Children's Two-Way Radios
Product Type
Radios (Two Way/Walkie Talkies)
Number of Units
About 8,000
Manufacturer Name
Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Website www.cobra.com
Full Contact Information

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