Coby Electronics is recalling 19,600 rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players, because the batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Coby Electronics has received 10 reports of batteries overheating, including eight reports of fires resulting in property damage. The players were sold at discount, electronics, music, toy, office supply stores and distributors of electronic products nationwide from January 2007 through September 2009 for between $140 and $275.

Consumers can contact Coby to get a free replacement battery, at 877-305-2629 or www.cobyusa.com.

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