CPSCGeneral Alert
Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard
Published: September 1, 2009Recall ID: 09335Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The DVD player's circuit board 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 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
Affected Products
Durabrand DVD Players
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Wal-Mart-Announces-Recall-Expansion-of-Durabrand-DVD-Players-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/silvr.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Silver DVD Player - Model No. 1002 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/white and tal.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Pink DVD Player - Model No. 1002 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/purple.jpeg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Purple DVD Player - Model No. 1002 |
| Hazards › Name | The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Durabrand DVD Players |
| Products › Type | DVD/CD/MP3 Players |
| Products › Category I D | 1919 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4.2 million (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009) |
| Recall I D | 5488 |
| 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 | 2009-09-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 1799901002 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 1799932100 |
| Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C | 1799934100 |
| Recall Number | 09335 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |