CPSCGeneral Alert
Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn ...
Published: October 23, 2008Recall ID: 09024Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station for Didj Custom Gaming System
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Gaming-System-Batteries-and-Recharging-Station-Recalled-by-LeapFrog-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9faa35314b044cef8ea0d1b77789f6d4.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn. |
| Products › Name | Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station for Didj Custom Gaming System |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 35,500 |
| Recall I D | 4988 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores and toy stores nationwide and www.leapfrog.com, and other online retailers from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $35. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-23T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09024 |
| Manufacturers › Name | LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.leapfrog.com/recall or e-mail at didjsupport@leapfrog.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |