CPSCOctober 23, 2008

Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled

Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard

Why was Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled recalled?

The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recharging base and the two rechargeable batteries and contact LeapFrog for a full refund. Consumers can continue using the AC adapter connected directly to the Didj handheld. Contact: For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.leapfrog.com/recall or e-mail at [email protected]

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station for Didj Custom Gaming System
Company
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Quantity
About 35,500
Sold at
Department stores and toy stores nationwide and www.leapfrog.com, and other online retailers from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $35.
Recall date
October 23, 2008
Incidents / injuries
LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Recharging Station comes with two rechargeable batteries, an AC adapter, and a recharging base. The recharging base is white with a green indicator light on the bottom. The Recharging Station for Didj was sold as item number 30676, which is printed on the box and on the bottom of the recharging base.

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