The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday that Wal-Mart was recalling millions of cheap Durabrand DVD players after several units overheated and some caught fire.
About 1.5 million silver-colored Durabrand DVD players were recalled August 20, and Wal-Mart expanded the recall September 1 to include pink and purple versions of the same player. About 4.2 million total units are now under recall.
Owners should immediately stop using the players and call Wal-Mart at 800-925-6278.
According to the CPSC, the DVD player’s circuit board can overheat. Wal-Mart received seven reports of fires sparked from overheating causing property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The Chinese-made players were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2009 for about $29.
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