CPSC recall 07165
Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Digital Boomboxes
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Digital Boomboxes by Coby Electronics, citing when left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07165 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2007-04-24 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Coby Electronics |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD Digital Boomboxes | 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
Reason
When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Coby-Electronics-Recalls-Boomboxes-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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