Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 09024. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 09024 has the recall date 23 Oct 2008. The notice names the firm LeapFrog Enterprises. The recall has about 35,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn. |
|---|---|
| Units | 35,500 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station for Didj Custom Gaming System, About 35,500, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | LeapFrog Enterprises Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 35,500Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name LeapFrog Enterprises
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2009 | LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard |
| 7 Sep 2006 | LeapFrog Recalls to Repair Children's Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09024The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 09024. https://recallregister.com/product/4988-gaming-system-batteries-and-recharging-station-recalled-by-leapfrog-du/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09024 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department stores and toy stores nationwide and www.leapfrog.com, and other online retailers from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $35.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09024?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 35,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China