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Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled September 1, 2009 · CPSC recall 09335 · Wal-Mart

Silver DVD Player - Model No. 1002Pink DVD Player - Model No. 1002Purple DVD Player - Model No. 1002
Hazard
The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Units
About 4.2 million (This recall was first announced in Aug. 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.

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

What to do

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

Product
Durabrand DVD Players
Imported by
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Retailers
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29
Made in
China
UPC
1799901002 · 1799932100 · 1799934100

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →