Battery Packs Sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players
CPSC Recall #06-139 — April 12, 2006
Product
Battery Packs Sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, Unitech Battery Ltd., of China, and Memcorp Inc., of Weston, Fla. are voluntarily recalling about 102,000 Battery Packs Sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players. The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.Name of Product: Battery Packs Sold with Disney®-Brand DVD PlayersUnits: About 102,000Battery Manufacturer: McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, and Unitech Battery Ltd., of ChinaDistributor: Memcorp Inc., of Weston, Fla.Hazard: The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.Incidents/Injuries: Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage.Description and Models: The recalled product is the battery packs 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 StyleModel NumberPrincessDP3500-PRNFairy FlowersDP3500-FLRMickey ClassicDP3500-MCMickey MouseDP3500-MKYPower RangersDP3500-POWManufactured in: ChinaSold 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.Remedy: Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack.Consumer 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.
Hazard
The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.
Incidents / Injuries
Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack.
Units Affected
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.
Manufacturer
Battery Manufacturer: McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, and Unitech Battery Ltd., of China
Manufactured In
China