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Roylco Recalls Educational Light Cubes Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: October 13, 2016 Initiated: October 13, 2016 #17012

Product Description

This recall involves the Roylco Educational Light Cubes with model number R59601. The model number is located on the user guide included with the light cube. The educational light cube is a white cube measuring 16 inches high by 16 inches wide by 16 inches deep. The cubes have a light source and a battery located in the base. The cube is primarily used for creative learning involving light in the early childhood classroom.

Reason for Recall

The light cube's lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light cubes and contact Roylco for instructions on returning the light cubes for a free replacement of the light source, which contains the battery.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Roylco Educational Light Cubes with model number R59601. The model number is located on the user guide included with the light cube. The educational light cube is a white cube measuring 16 inches high by 16 inches wide by 16 inches deep. The cubes have a light source and a battery located in the base. The cube is primarily used for creative learning involving light in the early childhood classroom.. Units affected: About 1,400.
Why was this product recalled?
The light cube's lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light cubes and contact Roylco for instructions on returning the light cubes for a free replacement of the light source, which contains the battery.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 13, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17012.