Roylco Recalls Educational Light Cubes Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #17012
Recall Date
2016-10-13
Manufacturer
Roylco, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Units Affected
About 1,400
Products Involved
Educational light cubes
Hazard
The light cube's lithium polymer battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received three reports of the light cube battery overheating and catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28