The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09044·Announced 2008-11-13

Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios Due to Chemical Burn Hazard

Cobra Electronics is recalling about 8,000 children's two-way radios sold at Toys "R" Us because the rechargeable batteries can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (chemical burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cobra Electronics of Chicago, Ill., is recalling about 8,000 children's two-way radios with rechargeable batteries. The recall was initiated because the batteries can leak electrolyte, which poses a chemical burn hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled radios are walkie-talkie style devices made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. They were sold exclusively in Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30. The product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The radios use standard AAA Nickel Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper labeled 300 mAh (CEL) with the date code TF or RF.

Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact Cobra Electronics for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase. If the batteries have leaked onto the radio, consumers should not touch the liquid and should contact the company for a free replacement product. For additional information, consumers can contact Cobra Electronics toll-free at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.cobra.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Two-Way Radios
Manufacturer
Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
8,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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