Wal-Mart Announces Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players recall: Fire Hazard
Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Wal-Mart Announces Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players recalled?
The DVD player's circuit board 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 atwww.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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 1799901002, 1799932100, 1799934100
- Product
- Durabrand DVD Players
- Company
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Quantity
- About 4.2 million (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29
- Recall date
- September 1, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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