Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-23). Hazards: burn. About 35,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09024 |
| Published | 2008-10-23 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station for Didj Custom Gaming System |
| Firm named in the title | LeapFrog |
| Firms | LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 35,500 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Department stores and toy stores nationwide and www.leapfrog.com, and other online retailers from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $35. |
Description
The Recharging Station comes with two rechargeable batteries, an AC adapter, and a recharging base. The recharging base is white with a green indicator light on the bottom. The Recharging Station for Didj was sold as item number 30676, which is printed on the box and on the bottom of the recharging base.
Hazard
The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recharging base and the two rechargeable batteries and contact LeapFrog for a full refund. Consumers can continue using the AC adapter connected directly to the Didj handheld.
Incidents and injuries
LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn.
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