CPSCRecalled Nov 13, 2008 · #09044
Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
Hazard
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Children's Two-Way Radios
- Type
- Radios (Two Way/Walkie Talkies)
- Manufacturer
- Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.
- Made in
- China
What you should 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.