Lands' End Children's Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-08-17). Hazards: burn. About 400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06576 |
| Published | 2006-08-17 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-15 |
| Product category | Backpacks/Bags |
| Products | Cool Blue Backpacks |
| Firms | Lands' End, of Dodgeville, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Lands' End catalog and Web site at www.landsend.com during July 2006 for about $80. |
Description
This recall involves children's Cool Blue backpacks with lights and reflective trim. The backpacks were sold in seven colors: dark blue, light blue, orange, red, green, maroon and purple. Style number 175732 is printed on a label attached to the left side of the main compartment. Backpacks sold after July 19, 2006 are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The backpack's battery pack can overheat, causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these backpacks immediately. Consumers with the affected backpacks are being sent a replacement backpack and battery pack with instructions to return the original product.
Incidents and injuries
Lands' End has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. The hazard was discovered during internal product review.
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