Thirteen retailers have recalled approximately 8,900 Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions (model TFTV3229). An internal electronic component can fail and catch fire, posing a significant risk to consumers and their homes. There have been six reports of these televisions overheating, smoking, or catching fire, including one instance where the fire scorched a wall. These units were sold nationwide at various major retailers and online sites from August 2011 through November 2013 for between $170 and $260. Consumers should immediately stop using the television and contact the retailer where they bought it for a remedy such as a refund, store credit, or replacement.
An electronic component inside the television can fail and ignite, causing the device to smoke or catch fire. This fire can spread to nearby household items or structures, as evidenced by reports of scorched walls and contained television fires.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled televisions and contact the participating retailer where their television was purchased for instructions on the remedy available from that retailer, which could be a refund, store credit, gift card or replacement TV. Because the importer/distributor Coby USA is out of business, the retailers are providing the remedy. The remedy and terms vary between the retailers.
Coby 32 inch flat screen television
Coby television label with serial number
Coby television label serial and model numbers
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response