Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-179 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 31, 2008
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds)
- Hazard
- Injury Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 3,900
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds) · About 3,900 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: L.L. Bean stores nationwide and catalog from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $150.; The Wenzel Co., of St.Louis, MO.
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
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 history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds) (About 3,900 units). L.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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