Recall Summary
Name of product:
Educational light cubes
Hazard:
The educational light cube’s lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact:
Roylco at 800-362-8656 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.roylcostore.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
Units:
About 1,400
Description:
This recall involves the Roylco Educational Light Cubes with model number R59601. The model number is located on the user guide included with the light cube. The educational light cube is a white cube measuring 16 inches high by 16 inches wide by 16 inches deep. The cubes have a light source and a battery located in the base. The cube is primarily used for creative learning involving light in the early childhood classroom.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received three reports of the light cube battery overheating and catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light cubes and contact Roylco for instructions on returning the light cubes for a free replacement of the light source, which contains the battery.
Sold At:
Educational dealers and distributors nationwide, including Beyond Play, Charles J. Becker, Excelligence, Hatch and Kaplan from December 2013 through April 2016 for about $250.
Importer(s):
Roylco, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufactured In:
China
Roylco Ltd. Recalls Educational Light Cube
Affected products
Educational Light Cube
Product description
This recall involves the Roylco Educational Light Cube with model number R59601 and UPC number 066960596014. It is a white cube measuring 40 cm wide by 40 cm deep and 40 cm high.
The cubes have a light source and a battery located in the base. A power source, remote control, and user guide are part of and shipped with the product. The cube is primarily used for creative learning involving light in the early childhood classroom.
Hazard identified
The light cube's lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
As of November 30, 2016, the company has received no reports of the light cube battery overheating or catching fire in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received three reports of the light cube battery overheating or catching fire, and no reports of injuries.
Number sold
Approximately 444 units were sold through educational supply companies in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from September 2013 to October 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
- Roylco Ltd.
Waterloo
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
- O’Smile Industrial Ltd.
Hong Kong
CHINA