CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 23, 2008

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recharging base and the two rechargeable batteries and contact LeapFrog for a full refund. Consumers can continue using the AC adapter connected directly to the Didj handheld.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.leapfrog.com/recall or e-mail at didjsupport@leapfrog.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Department stores and toy stores nationwide and www.leapfrog.com, and other online retailers from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $35.
Injuries
LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn.
Manufacturer
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Recall Number
09024

Product Information

Product Name
Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station for Didj Custom Gaming System
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
About 35,500
Manufacturer Name
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 701-5327
Website www.leapfrog.com/recall
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.leapfrog.com/recall or e-mail at didjsupport@leapfrog.com