Wal-Mart Stores · Recalled
DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard
The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1.5 Million
- Reports
- 12
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $29
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The device is silver colored and has a U-shaped opening at the top to insert the DVD.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29.
- Product type
- DVD/CD/MP3 Players
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Incident log
Wal-Mart has received 12 reports of DVD players overheating, five of which have resulted in fires that caused property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
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 at www.walmartstores.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 AUG 20 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.