DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
Why was DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard recalled?
The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund. 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 at www.walmartstores.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
- Durabrand DVD Players
- Company
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Quantity
- About 1.5 Million
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29.
- Recall date
- August 20, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.