CPSC2008-01-31
Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard
The Wenzel Co., of St.Louis, MO
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.
Sold at
L.L. Bean stores nationwide and catalog from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $150.
Affected count
About 3,900
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds)
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers should contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.llbean.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Car-Charging-Units-Made-By-The-Wenzel-Co-for-LL-Bean-Air-Beds-Recalled-Due-To-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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