DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09316 · Aug 20, 2009 · Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
1,500,000
units affected
1,500,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09316
- Date
- Aug 20, 2009
- Company
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,500,000
- Product
- Durabrand DVD Players
- Product type
- DVD/CD/MP3 Players
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled durabrand dvd players?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.