Yoto Recalls Yoto Mini Speakers for Children Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-04-11). Hazards: fire, burn. About 251,165 units in the US and 18,932 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24190 |
| Published | 2024-04-11 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-11 |
| Products | Yoto Mini speakers |
| Firm named in the title | Yoto |
| Firms | Yoto Inc., of New York (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 251,165 |
| Units (Canada) | 18,932 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Online at us.yotoplay.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and maisonette.com, and in toy and gift stores nationwide from November 2021 through April 2024 for about $70. |
Description
This recall involves the Yoto Mini, a portable connected screen-free speaker intended for children ages three to twelve. The Yoto Mini is operated by use of Yoto cards and is designed to play audiobooks, music, radio, and podcasts. The speakers are pale gray with orange tactile controls and a pixel display. The model name Yoto Mini, SKU PRPLXX00860, and serial number are located on the base of the product. The recalled Yoto Mini was sold with a charging cable included, but no adaptor or charger.
Hazard
The speaker's lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers, take them away from children, and contact Yoto to receive a free replacement smart charging cable. Consumers can send a photograph of the old cable cut through the middle to receive a new replacement cord.
Incidents and injuries
Yoto has received six reports from U.S. consumers and one from a UK consumer of the speaker overheating or melting. No injuries have been reported.
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