LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 09753 · announced July 21, 2009 · Lego Systems · 1,600 units affected
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.
The hazard
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): LEGO Systems Inc. has received four reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13.
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.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.