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Product recall · CPSCJuly 21, 2009Serious
LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn 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 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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,600
- Recall date
- July 21, 2009
- Brand
- LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- LEGO Systems Inc. has received four reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
K10194K8882
LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13.
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: “LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn 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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