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Thirteen Retailers Recall 32" Coby Flat Screen Televisions Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Reported: December 12, 2013 Initiated: December 12, 2013 #14054

Product Description

This recall involves black Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions with model number TFTV3229 and serial numbers beginning with LG and that have M07 or M10 in the 9th, 10th and 11th position of the serial number. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the televisions and Coby is printed on the front. Coby USA is out of business.

Reason for Recall

An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled televisions and contact the participating retailer where their television was purchased for instructions on the remedy available from that retailer, which could be a refund, store credit, gift card or replacement TV. Because the importer/distributor Coby USA is out of business, the retailers are providing the remedy. The remedy and terms vary between the retailers.

Details

Units Affected
About 8,900
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Thirteen-Retailers-Recall-32-Coby-Flat-Screen-Televisions

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves black Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions with model number TFTV3229 and serial numbers beginning with LG and that have M07 or M10 in the 9th, 10th and 11th position of the serial number. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the televisions and Coby is printed on the front. Coby USA is out of business.. Recalled by Coby Electronics Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong. Units affected: About 8,900.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled televisions and contact the participating retailer where their television was purchased for instructions on the remedy available from that retailer, which could be a refund, store credit, gift card or replacement TV. Because the importer/distributor Coby USA is out of business, the retailers are providing the remedy. The remedy and terms vary between the retailers.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 12, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14054.

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