| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2006 Release #06-139 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: 800-326-0315
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Name of Product: Battery Packs Sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players
Units: About 102,000
Battery Manufacturer: McNair Technology Co. Ltd., of China, and Unitech Battery Ltd., of China
Distributor: 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 Style | Model Number |
|---|---|
| Princess | DP3500-PRN |
| Fairy Flowers | DP3500-FLR |
| Mickey Classic | DP3500-MC |
| Mickey Mouse | DP3500-MKY |
| Power Rangers | DP3500-POW |
Manufactured in: China
Sold 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