LEGO Systems · Recalled
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.
- Units
- About 1,600
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $13
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13.
- Product type
- Remote Controls
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
Incident log
LEGO Systems Inc. has received four reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says 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.
For additional information, contact LEGO Systems Inc. at (800) 718-1858 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.LEGO.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 JUL 21 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.