LEGO Systems Announces Remote Controls recall: Burn Hazard
LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard
Why was LEGO Systems Announces Remote Controls recalled?
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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
- Power Functions IR Remote Controls
- Company
- LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
- Quantity
- About 1,600
- Sold at
- LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13.
- Recall date
- July 21, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- LEGO Systems Inc. has received four reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.