Safety regulator, Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 06139 · Apr 13, 2006 · McNair Technology Co. Ltd.
102,000
units affected
102,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06139
- Date
- Apr 13, 2006
- Company
- McNair Technology Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 102,000
- Product
- Battery Packs sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled battery packs sold with disney®-brand dvd players?
Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack.
What is the hazard?
The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.
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.