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Product recall · CPSCOctober 13, 2016Serious
Roylco Educational Light Cubes
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The light cube's lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall involves the Roylco Educational Light Cubes with model number R59601. The model number is located on the user guide included with the light cube. The educational light cube is a white cube measuring 16 inches high by 16 inches wide by 16 inches deep. The cubes have a light source and a battery located in the base. The cube is primarily used for creative learning involving light in the early childhood classroom.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,400
- Recall date
- October 13, 2016
- Brand
- Roylco, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of the light cube battery overheating and catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
R59601
Educational dealers and distributors nationwide, including Beyond Play, Charles J. Becker, Excelligence, Hatch and Kaplan from December 2013 through April 2016 for about $250.
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: “Roylco Recalls Educational Light Cubes Due to Fire 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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