Cobra Electronics · Recalled
Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 8,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mAh "CEL" batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickel Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mAh (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself.
The file
- Sold at
- Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.
- Product type
- Radios (Two Way/Walkie Talkies)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact the company for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com. If batteries have leaked on to the radio, do not touch the liquid, and contact the company for a free replacement product.
For additional information, please contact Cobra Electronics toll-free at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cobra.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 13 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
