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Fire / OverheatingOctober 23, 2008CPSC #09024

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

Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
35,500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

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

LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Department stores and toy stores nationwide and www.leapfrog.com, and other online retailers from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $35.

Photos

Recalled Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station
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