CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Haza...
Published: April 13, 2006Recall ID: 06139Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is the battery pack sold with Disney®-brand personal DVD players. The DVD players are about 6.5 inches by 5.5 inches with a 3-inch screen display. They were sold in five styles with a corresponding model number. The model number is written on the back of the unit, under the viewing stand and below the Disney® brand name. DVD Style Model Number Princess DP3500-PRN Fairy Flowers DP3500-FLR Mickey Classic DP3500-MC Mickey Mouse DP3500-MKY Power Rangers DP3500-POW
Affected Products
Battery Packs sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Memcorp-Inc-Recall-Disney-Brand-Personal-DVD-Players-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/860e419c11a545ea87f2061994641147.jpg |
| Images › Caption | DVD Players using Recalled Battery Packs |
| Hazards › Name | The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns. |
| Injuries › Name | Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage. |
| Products › Name | Battery Packs sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 102,000 |
| Recall I D | 3251 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount and electronics stores nationwide, and at Disney theme parks and through the Disney catalog from April 2005 through March 2006 for between $70 and $130. |
| Recall Date | 2006-04-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is the battery pack sold with Disney®-brand personal DVD players. The DVD players are about 6.5 inches by 5.5 inches with a 3-inch screen display. They were sold in five styles with a corresponding model number. The model number is written on the back of the unit, under the viewing stand and below the Disney® brand name. DVD Style Model Number Princess DP3500-PRN Fairy Flowers DP3500-FLR Mickey Classic DP3500-MC Mickey Mouse DP3500-MKY Power Rangers DP3500-POW |
| Distributors › Name | Memcorp Inc., of Weston, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 06139 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Unitech Battery Ltd., of China |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Memcorp's customer service department at (800) 326-0315 between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or visit Memcorp's Website at www.disneyelectronics.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmMcNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, Unitech Battery Ltd., of China