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CPSCRecalled Jan 31, 2008 · #08179

Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard

Hazard

The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. This can pose an injury hazard to consumers.

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Description

This recall involves the car charging units included with L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds with Wenzel model numbers 822628 and 822629. These model numbers correspond to LL Bean catalog number 55780. The model number can be found on the product packaging. The car charging units are connected to the cigarette lighter outlet found in most cars.

Product details

Product
Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds)
Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
822628, 822629, 55780
UPCs
Sold at
L.L. Bean stores nationwide and catalog from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $150.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the car charging unit immediately and contact L.L. Bean for instructions on how to obtain a free replacement car charging unit. Only the charger units supplied with this product should be used. Using an alternative charger could result in physical injury and/or product damage.

View the official CPSC notice