Wal-Mart Durabrand DVD Players

Description: DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2009 Release # 09-316 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 925-6278 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 This recall has been expanded. DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard 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. Name of Product: Durabrand DVD Players Units: About 1.5 Million Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. Hazard: The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: 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. Description: 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. Sold exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund. Consumer 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 at www.walmartstores.com [Learn More]