Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09335 · Sep 1, 2009 · Wal-Mart
4,200,000
units affected
4,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09335
- Date
- Sep 1, 2009
- Company
- Wal-Mart
- Units affected
- 4,200,000
- 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 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
What can happen
The DVD player's circuit board 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 14 reports of DVD players overheating, seven 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 player's circuit board 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.