CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players recall: Burn Hazard
CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Why was CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players recalled?
The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack. Contact: For more information, call Memcorp's customer service department at (800) 326-0315 between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or visit Memcorp's Website at www.disneyelectronics.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Battery Packs sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players
- Company
- McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, Unitech Battery Ltd., of China, Memcorp Inc., of Weston, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 102,000
- 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.
- Recall date
- April 13, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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