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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 31, 2008Serious
Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
This recall involves the car charging units included with L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds with Wenzel model numbers 822628 and 822629. These model numbers correspond to LL Bean catalog number 55780. The model number can be found on the product packaging. The car charging units are connected to the cigarette lighter outlet found in most cars.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,900
- Recall date
- January 31, 2008
- Brand
- The Wenzel Co., of St.Louis, MO
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been 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.
82262855780
L.L. Bean stores nationwide and catalog from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $150.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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