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LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled July 21, 2009 · CPSC recall 09753 · LEGO Systems

Recalled Remote Control
Hazard
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 1,600
Incidents / injuries
LEGO Systems Inc. has received four reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.

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.

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.

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

Product
Power Functions IR Remote Controls
Manufacturer(s)
LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
Retailers
LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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