Recalls: Audio and Radio

September 1, 2009 Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The device was sold in three colors—silver, pink and purple and has a U-shaped opening at the top to insert the DVD. The DVD players were sold under the following UPC codes and model numbers: Read more.

August 20, 2009 DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The device is silver colored and has a U-shaped opening at the top to insert the DVD. Read more.

April 2, 2009 Radio Transmitters for Model Aircrafts Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

The recalled Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters are used to control model airplanes and helicopters. “Spektrum DX6i” is printed on the front of the transmitters. The transmitters were sold individually or as part of three different ready-to-fly model aircraft. Item numbers and product date codes included in this recall are listed below. The item number is located on the product’s packaging. The date code is located on a label inside the transmitter’s battery compartment or on the underside of the battery compartment door. Read more.

March 26, 2009 Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard

Lenovo sold the AC Adaptors as part of the ThinkVision Soundbar option. The FRU part number 89P8571 with date code 200810 is located on the back of the adaptor. Read more.

November 13, 2008 Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores

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 Nickle 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. Read more.

November 8, 2007 Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves two different portable DVD/CD/MP3 players: Read more.

October 23, 2007 Home Automation Inc. Recalls Wireless Receivers Due to Failure to Receive Security Signal

This recall involves the 64 Zone Wireless Receivers with model 45A00-1 and revision number B1. The receiver is an accessory to the Home Automation Inc. Home Control System and is professionally installed. The model and revision numbers can be found on a label on the back of the unit. Read more.

October 9, 2007 Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves the AC adapter sold with the Toshiba portable DVD player Model SD-P1600. “Toshiba” and ADPV16 can be found on the side of the adapter. “Toshiba”, Model SD-P1600, and the serial number can be found on a rating label on the bottom of the cabinet for the DVD player. Read more.

August 29, 2007 Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts

This recall involves the following Weather Radios and Weather Stations: Read more.

April 24, 2007 Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard

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: Read more.