CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 21, 2009

LEGO Systems Announces Recall of Remote Controls Due to Burn Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact LEGO Systems Inc. at (800) 718-1858 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.LEGO.com

Recall Details

Sold At
LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13.
Injuries
LEGO Systems Inc. has received four reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
Recall Number
09753

Product Information

Product Name
Power Functions IR Remote Controls
Product Type
Remote Controls
Number of Units
About 1,600
Manufacturer Name
LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 718-1858
Website www.LEGO.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact LEGO Systems Inc. at (800) 718-1858 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.LEGO.com