Durabrand DVD Player
CPSC Recall #09-335 — August 31, 2009
Product
Durabrand DVD Player
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer 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. 1002Pink: UPC 1799934100, Model No. 1002 PINKPurple: UPC 1799932100, Model No. 1002 PUR
Hazard
The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Units Affected
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.
Importer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured In
China