CPSCGeneral Alert

DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard

Name: DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: DVD Players
SKU: CPSC-09316
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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