Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores
Source: CPSC Recall #09044
Recall Date
2008-11-13
Manufacturer
Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.
Units Affected
About 8,000
Products Involved
Children's Two-Way Radios
Hazard
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the two-way radios and contact the company for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com. If batteries have leaked on to the radio, do not touch the liquid, and contact the company for a free replacement product.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Toys "R" Us Stores nationwide from August 2008 through September 2008 for about $30.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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 Nickel 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28