CPSC2016-10-13
Roylco Recalls Educational Light Cubes Due to Fire Hazard
Roylco, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard
The light cube's lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light cubes and contact Roylco for instructions on returning the light cubes for a free replacement of the light source, which contains the battery.
Sold at
Educational dealers and distributors nationwide, including Beyond Play, Charles J. Becker, Excelligence, Hatch and Kaplan from December 2013 through April 2016 for about $250.
Affected count
About 1,400
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of the light cube battery overheating and catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Educational light cubes
Consumer contact
Roylco at 800-362-8656 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.roylcostore.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Roylco-Recalls-Educational-Light-CubesDon't want to check this manually?
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