CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2008
Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard
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.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the car charging units included with L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds wit….
Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Haz… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 31, 2008. Reason: The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charg…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the car charging unit immediately and contact L.L. Bean for i…. Verify recall #08179 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charg….
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- agency class
- January 31, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08179 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08179 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2008 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 3,900 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the car charging unit immediately and contact L.L. Bean for instructions on how to obtain a free repl…
- Check the recall number (08179) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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