Why Some of Your Old DVDs May No Longer Play (and What to Do About It)
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Summary
A batch of Warner Bros DVDs produced between 2006 and 2008 appear to be suffering from disc rot, rendering them unplayable, according to film critic Chris Bumbray.
Although DVDs should last for up to 100 years if properly taken care of, this particular batch is becoming unplayable just 20 years after manufacture.
Warner Bros is offering to replace the defective discs with the same title, or exchange for a title of like-value if the original is no longer in print or the rights have expired.
Consumers can contact Warner Bros customer support at whv@wbd.com if they think they are affected by the issue.
It is recommended that consumers check the manufacture year of their DVDs, which can usually be found on the back of the case, and make sure they are not affected by disc rot before it’s too late.
