CPSCGeneral Alert
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
Published: August 20, 2009Recall ID: 09316Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Durabrand DVD Players
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/DVD-Players-Recalled-by-Wal-Mart-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3ebcf9043ea845ebbfda44dafffd3323.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled DVD Player |
| Hazards › Name | The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Durabrand DVD Players |
| Products › Type | DVD/CD/MP3 Players |
| Products › Category I D | 1919 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.5 Million |
| Recall I D | 5471 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-20T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09316 |
| 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 at www.walmartstores.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |