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Coby Bomboxes Recalled

April 24, 2007
Coby Electronics is recalling about 13,800 USB/MP3/CD boomboxes because of a fire hazard.

When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Coby Electronics has received 18 reports of these boomboxes overheating resulting in three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

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 boomboxes were sold at discount, toy and office supply stores nationwide from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $20 and $50.

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

Consumer Contact: 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.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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