CPSC recall 08179
Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds)
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds) by The Wenzel, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08179 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-01-31 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | The Wenzel |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds) | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Car-Charging-Units-Made-By-The-Wenzel-Co-for-LL-Bean-Air-Beds-Recalled-Due-To-Injury
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