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Two years after we reported on a Leapfrog recall affecting children 6 months to 36 months of age, word now comes that the company has recalled 35,000 units of a video game system.

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission says rechargable batteries and power sources for the company’s game system marketed under the Didj name can overheat.  Twelve reports of overheating have been reported to the company thus far resulting in at least one reported minor burn.

The recharging base and battery, made in China, should no longer be used.  Consumers can call Leapfrog toll-free at (800) 701-5327 for more information.

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Following yesterday’s announcement from the EPA that millions of cans of confetti string were being destroyed as an environment hazard comes news of another children’s toy recall.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and LeapFrog Enterprises have recalled 186,000 units of the “Learn-Around Playground Activity Center”. The agency said a child’s arm could become caught in the center tube. LeapFrog has reported receiving more than 140 reports of that occurring, resulting in minor injuries more than one-third of the time.

The toy is a multi-colored plastic musical activity center for children aged 6-36 months. The affected units have item number 10200 written on the unit below the legend “Made In China”. The agency asked parents and caregivers to take the unit from the child and contact LeapFrog toll-free at (800) 701-5327. The company has extended hours of 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. pst on Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

The CPSC also announced today the recall of 3,000 Delta Performance Water Heaters because of a potential carbon monoxide leak and 27,000 patio umbrellas sold by Long’s Drug Stores because of excessive lead in the unit.

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