LeapFrog Enterprises · Recalled
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.
- Units
- About 35,500
- Reports
- 12
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $35
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Department stores and toy stores nationwide and www.leapfrog.com, and other online retailers from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $35.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Incident log
LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn.
What the notice says 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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 23 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.