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CPSCRecalled Jul 21, 2009 · #09753

LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard

Hazard

The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Power Functions IR Remote Controls
Type
Remote Controls
Manufacturer
LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice