LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-07-21). Hazards: burn. About 1,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09753 |
| Published | 2009-07-21 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Remote Controls |
| Products | Power Functions IR Remote Controls |
| Firm named in the title | LEGO Systems |
| Firms | LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,600 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13. |
Description
This recall involves Power Functions IR Speed remote controls sold separately and as a part of the Emerald Night Train kit (Item K10194) and Power Functions kit (Item K8882). The gray plastic remote controls have two large orange dials and the word LEGO printed on the front.
Hazard
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled remote controls, and contact LEGO Systems Inc. to determine if their unit needs to be replaced. Consumers with defective remote controls will receive a replacement product. LEGO Systems Inc. is directly contacting consumers who purchased this product.
Incidents and injuries
LEGO Systems Inc. has received four reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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