LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09753 · Jul 21, 2009 · LEGO Systems
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09753
- Date
- Jul 21, 2009
- Company
- LEGO Systems
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Power Functions IR Remote Controls
- Product type
- Remote Controls
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power functions ir remote controls?
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.
What is the hazard?
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.