DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard

The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 09316
Affected scope: About 1.5 Million

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The device is silver colo….

DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 20, 2009. Reason: The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart…. Verify recall #09316 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: August 20, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09316 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The device is silver colored and has a U-shaped opening at the top to insert the DVD.

Reason for recall

The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09316
Date reported	August 20, 2009
Date initiated	August 20, 2009
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1.5 Million
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves a single DVD player with a remote control. The device is silver colored and has a U-shaped opening at the top to insert the DVD.. Units affected: About 1.5 Million.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 20, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09316.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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