The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06139·Announced 2006-04-13

Memcorp Recalls Disney DVD Player Battery Packs Due to Burn Hazard

Memcorp is recalling battery packs for Disney-brand personal DVD players because they can overheat and burst, posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burns) where minor injuries have been reported but no serious injuries or deaths are noted, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Memcorp Inc. is recalling battery packs sold with Disney-brand personal DVD players. The battery packs can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, which poses a risk of burns. The DVD players are approximately 6.5 inches by 5.5 inches with a 3-inch screen display and were sold in five styles with specific model numbers (DP3500-PRN, DP3500-FLR, DP3500-MC, DP3500-MKY, DP3500-POW) written on the back of the unit.

Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage. About 102,000 units were sold at discount and electronics stores nationwide, Disney theme parks, and through the Disney catalog from April 2005 through March 2006 for between $70 and $130.

Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack. For more information, call Memcorp's customer service department at (800) 326-0315 or visit www.disneyelectronics.com.

The recalled product

Product
Battery Packs sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players
Manufacturer
McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
102,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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