CPSC2009-07-21
LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard
LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
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.
Sold at
LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13.
Affected count
About 1,600
Injuries reported
LEGO Systems Inc. has received four reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Power Functions IR Remote Controls
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact LEGO Systems Inc. at (800) 718-1858 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.LEGO.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/LEGO-Systems-Announces-Recall-of-Remote-Controls-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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