CPSC Recall in 2006: CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, Unitech Battery Ltd., of China, and Memcorp Inc., of Weston, Fla. are voluntarily recalling about 102,000 Battery Packs Sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players. The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.Name of Product: Battery Packs Sold with Disney®-Brand DVD PlayersUnits: About 102,000Battery Manufacturer: McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, and Unitech Battery Ltd., of ChinaDistributor: Memcorp Inc., of Weston, Fla.Hazard: The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns.Incidents/Injuries: Memcorp has received 17 reports of batteries overheating, including three reports of minor skin irritations and three reports of minor property damage.Description and Models: 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.DVD StyleModel NumberPrincessDP3500-PRNFairy FlowersDP3500-FLRMickey ClassicDP3500-MCMickey MouseDP3500-MKYPower RangersDP3500-POWManufactured in: ChinaSold 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.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.com. 

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

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

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.

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