Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard
Battery Packs Sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players
Date of Recall
2006-04-13CPSC Release Number
06-139Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
800-326-0315Units
About 102,000Distributor
Memcorp Inc., of Weston, Fla.Manufacturer
McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, and Unitech Battery Ltd., of ChinaSold By
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.Problem/Hazard
The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.Injuries/Incidents
Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage.Description
The recalled product is the battery packs 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.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack.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.comRecall Comments
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