Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles Recalled by JAKKS Pacific Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-02-13). Hazards: fire. About 245,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07101 |
| Published | 2007-02-13 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles |
| Firm named in the title | JAKKS Pacific |
| Firms | JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 245,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Toy stores, discount department stores and Internet retailers nationwide from August 2006 through January 2007 for about $30. |
Description
This recall involves battery packs used with FLY WHEELS XPV toy vehicles. The battery packs were sold with a charger (item number 73904) and with the radio-controlled XPV toy (item number 73906). Item numbers are printed on the product's packaging above the barcode label. The batteries are marked "Fly Wheelz," "XPV," and "JAKKS Pacific," "Lithium-ion Polymer battery (LiPo)" followed by a list of warnings and precautions. The XPV Xtreme Performance Vehicle is not the subject of this exchange program.
Hazard
The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the battery packs immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for information on receiving a free replacement battery pack.
Incidents and injuries
JAKKS Pacific has received 33 reports of the batteries melting or catching fire while charging, including three reports of minor burns to fingers and 23 reports of property damage to flooring, seats or walls.
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