Educational light cubes recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 13, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Roylco Recalls Educational Light Cubes Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

17012

Sold / distributed

Educational dealers and distributors nationwide, including Beyond Play, Charles J. Becker, Excelligence, Hatch and Kaplan from December 2013 through April 2016 for about $250.

Why it was recalled

The light cube's lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.