LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard
Power Functions IR Remote Controls
Date of Recall
2009-07-21CPSC Release Number
09-753Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 1,600Manufacturer
LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.Sold By
LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13.Problem/Hazard
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
LEGO Systems Inc. has received four reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.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.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.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.comRecall Comments
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