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Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard

Reported: January 31, 2008 Initiated: January 31, 2008 #08179

Product Description

This recall involves the car charging units included with L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds with Wenzel model numbers 822628 and 822629. These model numbers correspond to LL Bean catalog number 55780. The model number can be found on the product packaging. The car charging units are connected to the cigarette lighter outlet found in most cars.

Reason for Recall

The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the car charging unit immediately and contact L.L. Bean for instructions on how to obtain a free replacement car charging unit. Only the charger units supplied with this product should be used. Using an alternative charger could result in physical injury and/or product damage.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,900
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Car-Charging-Units-Made-By-The-Wenzel-Co-for-LL-Bean-Air-Beds-Recalled-Due-To-Injury

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves the car charging units included with L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds with Wenzel model numbers 822628 and 822629. These model numbers correspond to LL Bean catalog number 55780. The model number can be found on the product packaging. The car charging units are connected to the cigarette lighter outlet found in most cars.. Units affected: About 3,900.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the car charging unit immediately and contact L.L. Bean for instructions on how to obtain a free replacement car charging unit. Only the charger units supplied with this product should be used. Using an alternative charger could result in physical injury and/or product damage.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 31, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08179.

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