CPSC recall 09-753, announced July 21, 2009, covers LEGO Systems Power Functions IR Remote Controls (about 1,600 units). The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled remote controls, and contact LEGO Systems Inc. to determine if their unit needs to be replaced. Recall contact: call (800) 718-1858, or go to www.LEGO.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Power Functions IR Speed remote controls sold separately and as a part of the Emerald Night Train kit (Item K10194) and Power Functions kit (Item K8882). The gray plastic remote controls have two large orange dials and the word LEGO printed on the front.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- April 2009 through May 2009
- Price paid
- $13
Why it was recalled
The batteries in the remote controls can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
LEGO Systems Inc. has received four reports of batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled remote controls, and contact LEGO Systems Inc. to determine if their unit needs to be replaced. Consumers with defective remote controls will receive a replacement product. LEGO Systems Inc. is directly contacting consumers who purchased this product.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 718-1858, or go to www.LEGO.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- LEGO Systems
- Manufacturer
- LEGO Systems Inc., of Enfield, Conn.
- Recall number
- 09-753
- Units
- About 1,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- LEGO catalogs and online at LEGO.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $13.
Power Functions IR Remote Controls
CPSC product type: Remote Controls
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,600 units: the 167th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 153 of 221 home electronics recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 94 of 221 home electronics recalls.
- Brand history
- LEGO Systems is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2006 to 2009. This recall is the most recent. The one before: LEGO EXPLORE Super Trucks (06-262, Sep 2006).
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact LEGO Systems Inc. at (800) 718-1858 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.LEGO.com
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