Roylco Recalls Educational Light Cubes Due to Fire Hazard
What was recalled
This recall involves the Roylco Educational Light Cubes with model number R59601. The model number is located on the user guide included with the light cube. The educational light cube is a white cube measuring 16 inches high by 16 inches wide by 16 inches deep. The cubes have a light source and a battery located in the base. The cube is primarily used for creative learning involving light in the early childhood classroom.
Hazard
The light cube's lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries
The firm has received three reports of the light cube battery overheating and catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Educational dealers and distributors nationwide, including Beyond Play, Charles J. Becker, Excelligence, Hatch and Kaplan from December 2013 through April 2016 for about $250.
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