Coby televisions
26 reports to CPSC, the latest made Dec 30, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
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- 26reports to CPSC
- Dec 30, 2018the latest report was made
- Jul 9, 2012the earliest
- 2with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Coby
- Maker
- Coby Electronics CorporationMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- TelevisionsCPSC’s product type: Televisions (code 572), in Electronics: TV & Video
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| December 2018 | 1 |
| February 2018 | 1 |
| May 2017 | 1 |
| February 2017 | 1 |
| June 2016 | 1 |
| April 2016 | 1 |
| March 2016 | 1 |
| December 2015 | 2 |
| June 2015 | 1 |
| May 2015 | 1 |
| August 2014 | 1 |
| March 2014 | 1 |
| February 2014 | 2 |
| January 2014 | 2 |
| December 2013 | 6 |
| June 2013 | 1 |
| February 2013 | 1 |
| July 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 19 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- Not said 4 CPSC: Unspecified
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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No one hurt Made Dec 30, 2018, sent to the company Feb 4, 2019, published by CPSC Feb 19, 2019
The product, in the report: COBY TFDVD170 Portable DVD Players With Built-in TV Tuner
Coby portable DVD Player / TV had been plugged into a wall electrical outlet in a bedroom for 2 days and was being used to play music CDs. Tonight, flames started violently spitting from the base setting off the fire alarms. The wall paint was burned, and thew fire would not be put out by blowing. I unplugged the Coby and brought it to the bathroom sink and doused it with water. After about 30 seconds, the fire was out, but there was smoke and burning bits of plastic trailing the path from the bedroom to the bathroom.
We never received a recall notice and are the original purchasers of the Coby device. Had someone been sleeping in the bedroom, serious injury or death could have occurred. Had no one been home, the spray of flame was so violent that the house could have burned down before the fire department would have arrived on site.
- Model
- COBY TFDVD170 Portable DVD Players With Built-in TV Tuner
- Bought
- Dec 20, 2008, about then
- Where
- Inman, South Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 60, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 23, 2018, sent to the company May 22, 2018, published by CPSC Jun 6, 2018
The product, in the report: Coby 32” TFTV3229 flatscreen television
My name is [REDACTED] and about 5+ years ago I purchased a Coby 32” flatscreen television from Abt Electronics. The exact model is #TFTV3229.
Over the weekend on Sunday, 02/18/2018 this television burst into flames and set fire to my bedroom home placing the lives of my 3 children, wife and myself in danger. If not for immediate action taken to remove the burning television by myself and the Rockville county fire department the entire home would’ve burned down. Now we have thousands of dollars of damages to our home that need repair and the traumatic experience of having a television set fire to our home. I would like to express my shock and outrage over a television that was sold to me which could burst into flames. I am only now aware that CobyUSA is out of business and that there was a recall of this television and no attempt was made by ABT electronics to contact me to ensure this dangerous television was removed. Can you please advise on how I might receive compensation for this incident?.
REF: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/thirteen-retailers-recall-32-coby-flat-screen-televisions
A claim has also been opened with our home insurance provider but I would also like to pursue compensatory damages from the retailer ABT Electronics where possible.
kind regards, [REDACTED]
- Model
- TFTV3229
- Bought from
- ABT Electronics, Illinois
- Bought
- Apr 9, 2013
- Where
- Rockville, Maryland: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 40, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 15, 2017, sent to the company May 22, 2017, published by CPSC Jun 6, 2017
The product, in the report: Coby 19” flat screen TV, black
Coby Flat screen TV caught fire 19”
- Model
- 19” TFTLCDTV
- Serial number
- 0906101077000224
- Where
- Sykesville, Maryland: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Feb 26, 2017, sent to the company Mar 9, 2017, published by CPSC Mar 23, 2017
The product, in the report: Coby TFDVD1973 19” flat screen TV with built in DVD player
My Coby TFDVD1973 19 inch television set went up in flames this morning. I was fortunate that I wasn’t injured and my house didn’t burn down, but I have a lot of smoke damage. There was no power surge or any electrical system issue, all other electronics in the house are fine. The Coby TV, which was powered on, just made a lot of noise, started shooting up black smoke, and then lit up in flames. I just barely prevented the curtains from catching fire.
I know that Coby is out of business, but please warn people to replace these dangerous TV sets!!!
- Model
- TFDVD1973
- Bought from
- Walmart or Big Lots, not sure
- Bought
- Feb 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- United States: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 50, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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Not said Made Jun 19, 2016, sent to the company Jun 27, 2016, published by CPSC Jul 12, 2016
The product, in the report: 32 inch coby tv
Coby 32 inch flat screen caught fire
- Model
- TFTV3225
- Bought from
- Nebraska Furniture Mart
- Bought
- Jun 19, 2016, about then
- Where
- Kansas, Kansas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Unspecified
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No one hurt Made Apr 10, 2016, sent to the company Apr 18, 2016, published by CPSC May 2, 2016
The product, in the report: 32 inch COBY LCD tv
I was watching a movie like any other night. The t.v. all of the sudden made a loud pop, kind of like a fire cracker. My screen changed colors, and went to red and gray stripes. I turned it off for a few and unplugged it. About an hour later, I went to plug it back in, and the blue light kept flickering on and off. Then I started to smell it burning, so I unplugged it. I figured it was just old so I was looking online for places to recycle it. Then I stumbled upon this recall. So I was trying to get more information on what to do.
- Model
- TFTV3229
- UPC
- 2012170-1408530
- Serial number
- LGWXESVBE04T01S02
- Bought from
- Best Buy
- Bought
- Aug 4, 2012, about then
- Where
- Brooklyn, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 29, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand COBY, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Mar 3, 2016, sent to the company Mar 11, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 25, 2016
The product, in the report: Coby TF-DVD1993 19” TFT LCD tv with side loading DVD player.
TV in use was a Coby TF-DVD1993. This was the property of a resident of our nursing home. It was mounted from the ceiling, as are all tv’s in hospitals/nursing homes. Approximately 6:05 am, the tv combusted. Smoke filled the room, flames started to come from the tv, which then melted the outlet directly above that it plugs into (tripping the breaker). The residents were evacuated immediately and the fire was neutralized with an extinguisher by our staff, and the Fire Department responded to our alarm to assure it was safe and fully extinguished. Luckily no injuries were reported. The staff member that extinguished the flame did request to get a respiratory exam as he had a previous condition and wanted to assure there was no damage from smoke inhalation.
The entire top of the tv is melted and burned. The outlet is scorched, but there is no fire damage within the electrical box, or above the drywall, so it is very clear the fire began within the tv set itself.
- Model
- TF-DVD1993
- Serial number
- 0812101102000222
- Where
- san diego, California: Other
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Dec 13, 2015, sent to the company Dec 21, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 13, 2016
The product, in the report: A small black coby TV with a internal DVD player Coby TF-DVD1574
While watching my coby TV it caught fire.
- Model
- TF-DVD1574
- Bought from
- TV was a gift, Oklahoma
- Where
- Tulsa, Oklahoma: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 29, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Not said Made Dec 1, 2015, sent to the company Dec 9, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 31, 2015
The product, in the report: Black 32” Coby flat panel television
We received a 32” Coby flat panel television as a gift. On 3/4/15 our apartment caught on fire resulting in total loss of my finance and my belongings as well as the death of our pet. The NY Fire Department and insurance company (Chelsea Town Series II LLC) for the building investigated and found that it was caused by electrical wiring. Chelsea Town Series specifically cited the fire’s origin as the confines of electrical components in our Coby television. Please see the attached photos of the damage, Claim response letter from F and L Claims Service and NYFD incident report. The fire left us homeless.
We were unaware until recently that 13 retailers issued recalls on the product due to electrical component failure.
- Model
- Coby 32”
- Bought from
- 365wholesales.com
- Bought
- Apr 10, 2012
- Where
- New York, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Unspecified
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No one hurt Made Jun 12, 2015, sent to the company Jul 9, 2015, published by CPSC Jul 23, 2015
The product, in the report: 40” flat screen TV
()8/2013) The consumer was rearranging her furniture. She moved the television and saw mold on her hands. She slid the television to the side and saw mold growing on the back of the unit. No mold was found on the wall behind the unit. The consumer cleaned the mold from the unit. About a week later, the consumer noticed the mold again.
(08/2013) The consumer contacted the store of purchase. She spoke to a manager who advised her that there was nothing that they could do because it was outside of the return period.
(06/10/2015) The consumer was watching the television when suddenly the picture went away, but the volume stayed on. She shut the unit off and turned it back on. There was no volume and no picture.
- Model
- TFTV4028
- Serial number
- AC-100V-240V50HZ/
60HZ210W - Bought from
- Kmart, Ohio
- Bought
- Jun 1, 2013, about then
- Where
- Wooster, Ohio: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 25, 2015, sent to the company Jun 2, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 16, 2015
The product, in the report: Coby 19” LCD TV black in color
The Mount Laurel Fire Dept. called to [REDACTED] (nursing/rehab racility) for a report of a fire. Upon arrival it was determined that the fire was confined to a LCD TV in one of the bedrooms, which was extinguished by employees prior to our arrival utilizing a dry chemical extinguisher. No injuries were reported. Pictures are available.
- Model
- TFTV1923
- Serial number
- 0907101059000174
- Where
- Mount Laurel, New Jersey: Other
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 21, 2014, sent to the company Dec 24, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 12, 2015
The product, in the report: 32 “ television (2 sets same model and serial number)
(11/2012) The consumer stated that the volumes on both sets starting going up and down on its own. The picture would go in and out.
The consumer stated that the televisions would start sparking when she would unplug them and tried to plug them back in.
- Model
- TF-TV3229
- Serial number
- LC32WXEOE04T01S02
- Bought from
- Nebraska Furn Mart, Kansas
- Bought
- May 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- Paola, Kansas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Mar 1, 2014, sent to the company Mar 11, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2014
The product, in the report: Black Coby 32 inch flat screen tv
I was using my Coby 32 inch flat screen tv when i heard a pop noise and went to go turn it on again and got shocked. Apparently looking into it there was a recall of this television or a similar model.
- Model
- TFTV3229
- UPC
- 2032305-20000422
- Serial number
- LGWXESBVE04T01S02
- Where
- Youngstown, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 18, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Feb 18, 2014, sent to the company Mar 11, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2014
The product, in the report: TV
2/13/14 Caller stated that while her spouse was cleaning he unplugged the TV to remove it from the wall when he re-plugged the unit, there was sparks emitting from the top rear and from the electrical plug. She stated that he also smelled an overwhelming odor of something burning. The unit was immediately unplugged.
The retailer was contacted in December 2013 and was advised that the televisions that she had were not affected by the recall. She is concerned that these TVs are a fire hazard and should be reported so that consumers are aware of it.
The manufacturer is out of business. The product is not identified with a serial for recall number 14-054.
- Model
- TFTV3229
- UPC
- 1092138-0002841
- Serial number
- n/
a - Bought from
- HHgregg, Missouri
- Bought
- Jun 4, 2011, about then
- Where
- Desoto, Missouri: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Not said Made Feb 11, 2014, sent to the company Feb 21, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 10, 2014
The product, in the report: 32” black COBY Flat Panel LCD TV
I was sold a 32” Coby tv for $75.00. I was told that the tv “shuts off every now and then”. After getting it home, it shut off 4 times in 40 minutes. Then the next day it shut off 3 times in a little over an hour. I also noticed that it would come back on by itself as well, no matter how many times I pushed the power button. This particular fact was not explained to me. So I got online and tried to find a solution to what might be going on with the tv. That’s when I found out that it had been recalled for safety reasons (possible burn/fire hazard) and that resale of a recalled item was a federal offense. I immediately unplugged the tv as instructed by the website. I tried texting the woman who sold me the tv 4 times, but got no response. When I tried to call, one of her kids answered and handed her the phone, at which time she hung up on me. I’ve tried to explain that I rent a room from friends who have kids, and I myself have kids that come and visit me, and I do not want to put anyone in harms way with an item that is a safety hazard. This got a response from the seller saying that I was a scam artist and that I was threatening her by telling her it was a federal offense. I responded by saying that in order for me to have been remotely close to being a scam artist, I would have had to be the one selling the recalled tv. Anyway, at this point I just want to know what I should do. Did I just get conned out of $75.00 and there’s nothing I can do about it?
- Model
- TFTV3229
- Bought from
- Mandy Colon - Private sale
- Bought
- Feb 7, 2014
- Where
- Winterport, Maine: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand COBY, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Unspecified
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No one hurt Made Jan 27, 2014, sent to the company Feb 20, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 7, 2014
The product, in the report: 32” flat screen TV
(01/26/2014) The consumer stated that her daughter turned the TV on. She told her mother that the TV was making a clicking noise. Then smoke started coming from the bottom of the product. The consumer stated that she unplugged the TV after it cooled down.
(01/27/2014) The consumer called h.h. gregg but was advised that they would not accept the TV because it did not have a serial number.
- Model
- TFTV3229
- Serial number
- none
- Bought from
- h.h. gregg, Kentucky
- Bought
- Nov 24, 2011
- Where
- Lexington, Kentucky: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Not said Made Jan 24, 2014, sent to the company Feb 28, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 18, 2014
The product, in the report: 32” flat screen Tv
(01/11/2014) The consumer stated that her son was watching the TV. He scream out and said that the TV on fire. Smoke was coming from the bottom of the screen. Her husband unplugged the TV and took it outside.
(01/15/2014)The consumer called h.h. gregg and was advised that there was a recall. She took the product into the store but was told that the serial number was not the same as the product that was recall. The consumer was advised to call CPSC.
- Model
- TVFTV3229
- Serial number
- 1092170-2009-176
- Bought from
- h.h.gregg, Tennessee
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- Knoxville, Tennessee: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Unspecified
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No one hurt Made Dec 26, 2013, sent to the company Jan 22, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 5, 2014
The product, in the report: TV
Caller reported that he is experiencing similar problems of Recall number: 14-054 : Hazard:An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards. The television would smoke and spark and he could smell a burnt odor. He has since unplugged the unit. This incident was ongoing for over one month.
12/2013 He contacted the retailer and was advised that his unit was not part of the recall and to contact the agency and file a report.
- Model
- TFTV3229
- UPC
- 1092138-0003830
- Serial number
- unknown
- Bought from
- HHgregg, Indiana
- Bought
- Apr 6, 2013, about then
- Where
- Gary, Indiana: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 20, 2013, sent to the company Jan 17, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 4, 2014
The product, in the report: TV
Caller stated that she experienced problems with his 40 inch TV similar to the recall number 14-054. Hazard:An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards. She stated that the unit had overheated and melted the paint from the wall. This incident was ongoing for approximately 4-5 months. She attempted to return it to the retailer but was advised that it was not part of the recall.
She feels that the retailer should be held accountable for the unit that is a fire hazard.
- Model
- TFTV4025
- Serial number
- ffhm07xxt04t01s01
- Bought from
- HHgregg, Maryland
- Bought
- May 5, 2012, about then
- Where
- District Hgts, Maryland: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 20, 2013, sent to the company Jan 22, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 5, 2014
The product, in the report: TV
Caller stated that he experienced similar problems of Recall number: 14-054: Hazard:An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards.
He was alerted by his 11 year old daughter that she heard the television sparked and smoke was emitting from the top of the unit, he immediately unplugged the unit to prevent further damages.
(12/2013) The retailer was contacted and he was advised that the unit was not part of the recall and was unable to assist him.
- Model
- TFTV4025
- Serial number
- T400V601T04T01S03
- Bought from
- Kmart, Florida
- Bought
- Nov 23, 2012
- Where
- St Cloud, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 11, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 19, 2013, sent to the company Dec 31, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 15, 2014
The product, in the report: Coby 32” LCDTV Model TFTV3229 Serial Number LGWXESBVE04T01S02
I purchased 2 Coby 32” LCDTV’s from Hhgregg on 6/15/2012. One is on the recall list that I plan to return this weekend. The other is the same model just different serial #. Model: TFTV3229 Serial # LGWXESBVE04T01S02. In June 2013 we were using it and it started making weird noises, loosing the picture, and started smoking. So we unplugged it and set it to the side. I wrote to the company ,But I didn’t know that they went out of business until I just got the recall email from Hhgregg. I called them but because of the serial number they will not exchange it. They told me to report it here.
- Model
- TFTV3229
- Serial number
- LGWXESBVE04T01S02
- Bought from
- HHGREGG, Georgia
- Bought
- Jun 15, 2012
- Where
- Appling, Georgia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 18, 2013, sent to the company Dec 26, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 10, 2014
The product, in the report: Brand: Coby Size: 32 inch
I was recently made aware of the recall on the Coby 32 inch TV’s and the list of the serial numbers you provided do not match mine however I think you should be aware that I have experienced the same issue that others are reporting. My Coby TV is sitting on a closet right now because numerous times the cord and tv would get extremely hot, to hot to touch. I still continued using the TV though until one day in September smoke started coming out of the back vents. I immediately unplugged the TV and haven’t used it since.
- Model
- TFTV3229
- Serial number
- LGWXESVBE04T01S02
- Bought from
- KMart, South Carolina
- Bought
- Jan 23, 2013
- Where
- Charleston, South Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 26, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 18, 2013, sent to the company Jan 22, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 5, 2014
The product, in the report: 32” Flat Screen TV
(12/2012) The consumer stated that the screen starting freezing.Then the tv would go blank. The consumer stated that she saw smoke coming from the back of the tv. The consumer stated that she let it cool down for a while and turned it back on. The same thing would happened after about 10 minutes.
The consumer stated that she is having the same problem as the product in recall-Rel# 14-054
- Model
- TFTV3229
- Serial number
- LC32WXEOE04T01S02
- Bought from
- h.h. gregg, Pennsylvania
- Bought
- Oct 17, 2012, about then
- Where
- Mckees Rocks, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jun 25, 2013, sent to the company Jul 15, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 29, 2013
The product, in the report: Coby 32” LCD Wide screen TV
(05/25/2013) The consumer stated that she turned on her television. The sound came on very loud with no pictures. The consumer stated that she turned the television off and turned it back on. When the consumer turned it back on, there was no picture or sound. The consumer stated that smoke was coming from the vents in the top of the television. The consumer stated that she unplugged the televison. The consumer stated that after she unplugged it, fire was coming from behind the television at the top. The consumer poured water on the televison to get the flames out. The consumer and her husband carried the television outside. When they took it outside, it flamed up again. There was a 2 1/2 inch hole burned in the back of the televison.
(05/25/2013) The consumer stated that she called Coby Technical Support. The consumer spoke to someone named [REDACTED]. She advised him of the problem. [REDACTED] advised the consumer that he had not heard of the televison catching on fire. [REDACTED] advised her that he will have a supervisor call her back. The consumer stated that she did not receive a call.
The consumer stated that she called back about four or five days later(she is not sure of the date). The consumer spoke with [REDACTED]. He advised her that he would have to get back to her.
(6/12/2013) The consumer stated that she received an email from [REDACTED]. He asked her for a copy of the purchase recipt. The consumer stated that she emailed the receipt on the same day.
(06/24/2013) The consumer stated that she sent pictures to Coby.
(06/25/2013) The consumer received an email from [REDACTED] stating that he forwarded the pictures to his supervisor. He also asked if he had emailed instructions to return the television. The consumer stated that he had not.
(06/25-2013)The consumer stated that she received an email asking her to make a copy of her proof of purchase receipt. The consumer was asked to include a money order of $30 along with the televison and send to the manufacturer for a replacement.
- Model
- TFTV3229
- Serial number
- 20823182004680
- Bought from
- Alco
- Bought
- Dec 1, 2012
- Where
- Fredonia, Kansas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 24, 2013, sent to the company Mar 4, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 19, 2013
The product, in the report: Coby 32 in. LED TV
Our 9 year old son was sleeping in his bedroom with the door shut when the smoke alarm sounded. My husband ran to check (he was in the next room) and when he opened the door smoke was coming from the television. As he approached he saw a small flame inside the tv. Within seconds the flames quickly spread. In less then 30 seconds from when the alarm sounded the tv was engulfed in flames. My son was sleeping less then 12 inches away from the tv.
My husband grabbed the tv and ran outside with it. The tv, even in a mound of snow continued to burn for several minutes. Burning pieces fell from the tv and I had to stomp out fire on 3 sections of carpet as I tried to get my son out of the room. I then noticed a piece on fire by the front door and had to stomp out that fire.
THe upper left side of the tv is burned right through the back.
- Model
- TFTV3229 LGWXESBVM07T01S02
- UPC
- 716829983294
- Serial number
- 2042305-3003610
- Bought from
- Best Buy
- Bought
- Nov 21, 2012
- Where
- Elyria, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 9, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 9, 2012, sent to the company Jul 16, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 30, 2012
The product, in the report: Portable 5” TFT DVD/MP3/CD PLAYER AM/FM RADIO TV TUNER
At about 430 AM, I was asleep and I was suddenly awaken by a loud popping sound & dark smoke. I jumped up to see what it was I noticed that my Coby portable TV was on fire. I picked it up and rushed it out onto my balcony. When I came back into my room I noticed there was a large hole burned into my carpet & the walls were black.
- Model
- TD-DVD170
- UPC
- 716829961704
- Serial number
- 0955001600
- Bought from
- The Marine Corps Exchange Beaufort SC
- Bought
- Jul 11, 2007
- Where
- Fredericksburg, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 42, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coby, made or sold by Coby Electronics Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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