Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-01-31). Hazards: burn, explosion, injury. Models: 822628, 822629. About 3,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08179 |
| Published | 2008-01-31 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds) |
| Firms | The Wenzel Co., of St.Louis, MO (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,900 |
| Model numbers | 822628, 822629 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | L.L. Bean stores nationwide and catalog from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $150. |
Description
This recall involves the car charging units included with L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds with Wenzel model numbers 822628 and 822629. These model numbers correspond to LL Bean catalog number 55780. The model number can be found on the product packaging. The car charging units are connected to the cigarette lighter outlet found in most cars.
Hazard
The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the car charging unit immediately and contact L.L. Bean for instructions on how to obtain a free replacement car charging unit. Only the charger units supplied with this product should be used. Using an alternative charger could result in physical injury and/or product damage.
Incidents and injuries
The Wenzel Company has received one report of the batteries in the car charging unit overheating and the unit bursting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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