DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-08-20). Hazards: fire, burn. About 1,500,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09316 |
| Published | 2009-08-20 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | DVD/CD/MP3 Players |
| Products | Durabrand DVD Players |
| Firm named in the title | Wal-Mart |
| Firms | Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,500,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29. |
Description
This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The device is silver colored and has a U-shaped opening at the top to insert the DVD.
Hazard
The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Wal-Mart has received 12 reports of DVD players overheating, five of which have resulted in fires that caused property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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