January 31, 2008
Battery chargers for LL Bean air beds are being recalled. 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.
There has been one report of the batteries in the car charging unit overheating and the unit bursting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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.
The units, made in China, were sold at L.L. Bean stores nationwide and catalog from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $150.
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.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
