Rechargeable Batteries in Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Nearly 20,000 rechargeable batteries used in Coby Electronics portable DVD/CD/MP3 players are being recalled after reports of the products overheating and causing fires resulting in property damage, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

The Lake Success, N.Y.-based company says it has received 10 reports of the batteries overheating, including eight reports of fires causing property damage. There have been no reports of injuries to users, the CPSC recall notice said.

The recall involves batteries used in Coby DVD/CD/MP3 players with an 8 ½ inch screen and product number TF-DVD- 8501, the CPSC said. 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.

The recalled batteries are used in portable media players 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. The items were manufactured in China.

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, the CPSC said.

Other Portable DVD Player Recalls

In August, about 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide were recalled because they could overheat and burn consumers. Wal-Mart said it received 12 reports of the DVD players overheating, including five in which fires resulted and caused property damage.

That initial recall was later expanded to include another 2.7 million Durabrand DVD players.

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