CPSC Recall in 2009: Wal-Mart Announces Recall Expansion of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-335

Date: August 31, 2009

Product Name: Durabrand DVD Player

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.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. 1002Pink: UPC 1799934100, Model No. 1002 PINKPurple: UPC 1799932100, Model No. 1002 PUR

Hazard Description:

The DVD player's circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 4.2 million (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29. 

Manufactured In:

China