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CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCBurnsApr 13, 2006
DVD Players using Recalled Battery Packs
DVD Players using Recalled Battery Packs

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack.

Incidents & injuries

Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage.

Product description

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

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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