Memcorp Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.
- Units
- About 102,000
- Reports
- 17
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $70–$130
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled product is the battery pack 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 Style Model Number Princess DP3500-PRN Fairy Flowers DP3500-FLR Mickey Classic DP3500-MC Mickey Mouse DP3500-MKY Power Rangers DP3500-POW
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, Memcorp Inc., of Weston, Fla., Unitech Battery Ltd., of China
Incident log
Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 13 2006; last revised JUN 03 2024.