Check Your DVDs for Disc Rot — Warner Bros. Says It’s Replacing Them
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has acknowledged issues with DVD discs manufactured between 2006 and 2008, which may be suffering from disc rot and failing prematurely. The company is offering replacements for defective discs, although some titles may no longer be available, prompting exchanges for like-value titles instead. This situation highlights the vulnerability of physical media collections, as consumers grapple with the longevity and reliability of their DVDs.
- This response from Warner Bros. may set a precedent for how other companies handle similar manufacturing defects, emphasizing the importance of consumer trust in physical media.
- What steps can consumers take to protect their physical media collections against potential future failures?