CPSC recall · Reported July 21, 2009
LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Lego Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn. recalled This recall involves Power Functions IR Speed remote controls sold separately and as a pa….
LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by Lego Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn. in July 21, 2009. Reason: 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 Sy…. Verify recall #09753 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lego Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- July 21, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09753 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.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09753 |
| Date reported | July 21, 2009 |
| Date initiated | July 21, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Lego Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn. |
| Affected scope | About 1,600 |
| 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 recalled remote controls, and contact LEGO Systems Inc. to determine if their unit ne…
- Check the recall number (09753) 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
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