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12,000 Coby DVD players recalled due to fire hazard

by Robert Nelson on Nov 10, 2007 at 07:48 AM

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Coby and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have just recalled 12,000 portable DVD players. The affected models include the TF-DVD170 and the TF-DVD176, they are at risk of overheating and causing a fire. Both models are portable DVD players and ranged in price from $140 to $170.

Currently there has been three reports of overheating, only one of which resulted in a fire that caused minor damage. Thankfully there has not been any personal injuries. Owners can contact Coby for full refunds.

Read (PDF) [Coby] Via [I4U News]

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