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

Name: Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
Brand: LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-09024
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmLeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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