CPSC recall 07-101, announced February 13, 2007, covers JAKKS Pacific Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles (about 245,000 units). The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 33 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the battery packs immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for information on receiving a free replacement battery pack. Recall contact: call (877) 875-2557, or email battery@jakks.net.
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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.
Item numbers are printed on the product's packaging above the barcode label.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the battery packs immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for information on receiving a free replacement battery pack.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- JAKKS Pacific
- Manufacturer
- JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 07-101
- Units
- About 245,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy stores, discount department stores and Internet retailers nationwide from August 2006 through January 2007 for about $30.
Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact JAKKS Pacific toll-free at (877) 875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at battery@jakks.net
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