Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard
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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.
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.
Product 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
Sold on
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29
Contact the company
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
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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