CPSC recall 06-576, announced August 17, 2006, covers Lands' End Cool Blue Backpacks (about 400 units). The backpack's battery pack can overheat, causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched. Consumers should stop using these backpacks immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 200-6212.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Style number 175732 is printed on a label attached to the left side of the main compartment.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The backpack's battery pack can overheat, causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched.
Incidents and injuries
Lands' End has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. The hazard was discovered during internal product review.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lands' End
- Recall number
- 06-576
- Units
- About 400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lands' End catalog and Web site at www.landsend.com during July 2006 for about $80.
- Importer
- Lands' End, of Dodgeville, Wis.
Cool Blue Backpacks
CPSC product type: Backpacks/Bags
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can contact Lands' End at (800) 200-6212 anytime.
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