Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station for Didj Custom Gaming System
Date of Recall
2008-10-23CPSC Release Number
09-024Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 701-5327Units
About 35,500Manufacturer
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.Sold By
Department stores and toy stores nationwide and www.leapfrog.com, and other online retailers from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $35.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn.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.Remedy
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.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 [email protected]Recall Comments
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