Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard

The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 09024
Affected scope: About 35,500

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LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif. recalled The Recharging Station comes with two rechargeable batteries, an AC adapter, and a rechar….

Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif. in October 23, 2008. Reason: The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed i…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recharging base and the two rechargeable batt…. Verify recall #09024 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed i….

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agency class: October 23, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09024 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, 6 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.

Product description

The Recharging Station comes with two rechargeable batteries, an AC adapter, and a recharging base. The recharging base is white with a green indicator light on the bottom. The Recharging Station for Didj was sold as item number 30676, which is printed on the box and on the bottom of the recharging base.

Reason for recall

The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recharging base and the two rechargeable batteries and contact LeapFrog for a full refund. Consumers can continue using the AC adapter connected directly to the Didj handheld.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09024
Date reported	October 23, 2008
Date initiated	October 23, 2008
Recalling firm	LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Affected scope	About 35,500
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 immediately stop using the recharging base and the two rechargeable batteries and contact LeapFrog for a full re…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 23, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09024.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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