LL Bean Air Bed Car Charging Units Recalled Due to Bursting Hazard
The Wenzel Co. is recalling car charging units for LL Bean air beds because the batteries can overheat and burst, posing an injury risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (bursting battery) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
The Wenzel Co. is recalling car charging units included with L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds. The recall involves Wenzel model numbers 822628 and 822629, which correspond to LL Bean catalog number 55780. These units were sold at L.L. Bean stores nationwide and via catalog from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $150. Approximately 3,900 units were distributed.
The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the unit to burst. This poses an injury hazard to consumers. The Wenzel Company has received one report of the batteries overheating and the unit bursting, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the car charging unit immediately and contact L.L. Bean for instructions on how to obtain a free replacement. Only the charger units supplied with this product should be used, as using an alternative charger could result in physical injury and/or product damage. For additional information, consumers can contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 or visit www.llbean.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds)
- Manufacturer
- The Wenzel Co., of St.Louis, MO
- Affected units
- 3,900
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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