Recalls: rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players; flatware

Product Recalls: rechargeable batteries, flatware

The following recalls have been announced:

— About 19,600 rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players, made in China and imported by Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success, N.Y., because the batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The company has received 10 reports of batteries overheating, including eight reports of fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported. The recalled products were sold at discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide from January 2007 through September 2009. Details: by phone at 877-305-2629; by Web at www.cobyusa.com and www.cpsc.gov.

— About 13,000 sets of Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic flatware, made in China and distributed Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd. Inc., of Fairfield, N.J., because the plastic decorative inserts on the flatware’s handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children. The company received 28 reports of a plastic insert detaching. There was one report of an injury. The recall involves the Fiesta Masquerade and the Home Olympic 20-piece flatware sets. The Fiesta Masquerade products were sold at JCPenney, Macy’s, Bealls and Homer Laughlin China Co. from November 2008 through May 2009; the Home Olympic products were sold at Target from August 2008 through August 2009. Details: by phone at 800-890-3366; by Web at www.cambridgesilversmiths.com and www.cpsc.gov.