Children's Two-Way Radios
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: November 13, 2008 Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill. Children's Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 8,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
- Reason for Recall:
- The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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 Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 8,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 09044