CPSC2006-04-13
CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China
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.
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.
Affected count
About 102,000
Injuries reported
Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Battery Packs sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Memcorp-Inc-Recall-Disney-Brand-Personal-DVD-Players-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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