CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 31, 2008

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, consumers should contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.llbean.com

Recall Details

Sold At
L.L. Bean stores nationwide and catalog from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $150.
Injuries
The Wenzel Company has received one report of the batteries in the car charging unit overheating and the unit bursting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Recall Number
08179

Product Information

Product Name
Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds)
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
About 3,900
Imported By
The Wenzel Co., of St.Louis, MO
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 555-9717
Website www.llbean.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, consumers should contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.llbean.com