Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
This recall involves black Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions with model number TFTV3229 and serial numbers beginning with LG and that have M07 or M10 in the 9th, 10th and 11th position of the serial number.
Which products are included?
This recall involves black Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions with model number TFTV3229 and serial numbers beginning with LG and that have M07 or M10 in the 9th, 10th and 11th position of the serial number. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the televisions and Coby is printed on the front. Coby USA is out of business.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC has received reports of six incidents involving the televisions overheating, smoking or catching fire. One incident involved a television catching on fire and scorching a wall. Another involved a fire that was limited to the television. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Coby Electronics
- Manufacturer
- Coby Electronics Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
- Recall number
- 14-054
- Units
- About 8,900
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- ABC Warehouse, ALCO Stores Inc., Fry's Electronics, h.h. gregg, Nebraska Furniture Mart, P.C. Richard & Son, Sears/Kmart, Stanford Electronics, Toys R Us, online at BestBuy.com, bestbuy.dtdeals.com, dealtree.com and techliquidators.com, and online and by catalog at homeatfive.com, seventhavenue.com and wards.com, and other stores and sites nationwide, from August 2011 through November 2013 for between $170 and $260.
- Importer
- Coby USA is out of business
- Distributor
- Coby USA is out of business
Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions
CPSC product type: Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
Recall contact information
The U.S. company is out of business so 13 retailers have stepped up to voluntarily recall the televisions. ABC Warehouse: Toll-free at (800) 981-3866 or www.abcwarehouse.com for more information. ALCO Stores Inc.: (800) 334-2526 or www.alcostores.com for more information. Best Buy: (800) 566-7498 or www.BestBuy.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. Fry's Electronics: Toll-free at (877) 688-7678 or www.frys.com for more information. h.h. gregg: Toll-free at (800) 284-7344 or www.hhgregg.com for more information. Home at Five: (800) 991-4442 or www.homeatfive.com and click on Product Recalls for more information. Montgomery Ward: (800) 991-4442 or www.wards.com and click on Product Recalls for more information. Nebraska Furniture Mart: (800) 359-1200 or www.nfm.com for more information. P.C. Richard & Son: Toll-free at (866) 312-4493 or www.pcrichard.com for more information. Sears/Kmart: Toll-free at (888) 852-3571 or www.sears.com or www.kmart.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. Seventh Avenue: (800) 991-4442 or www.seventhavenue.com and click on Product Recalls for more information. Stanford Electronics: Toll-free at (855) 662-5344 or www.stanfordelectricsworks.com for more information. Toys R Us: (800) 869-7787 or www.toysrusinc.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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