Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 09335 · announced September 1, 2009 · Wal-mart Stores · 4 units affected
The product
This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The device was sold in three colors-silver, pink and purple and has a U-shaped opening at the top to insert the DVD. The DVD players were sold under the following UPC codes and model numbers: Silver: UPC 1799901002, Model No. 1002 Pink: UPC 1799934100, Model No. 1002 PINK Purple: UPC 1799932100, Model No. 1002 PUR
The hazard
The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Wal-Mart has received 14 reports of DVD players overheating, seven of which have resulted in fires that caused property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Wal-Mart Stores at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.walmartstores.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.