Lands' End Children's Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating

Cool Blue Backpacks

Date of Recall

2006-08-17

CPSC Release Number

06-576

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 400

Importer

Lands' End, of Dodgeville, Wis.

Sold By

Lands' End catalog and Web site at www.landsend.com during July 2006 for about $80.

Problem/Hazard

The backpack's battery pack can overheat causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched.

Injuries/Incidents

Lands' End has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. The hazard was discovered during internal product review.

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.

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.

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers can contact Lands' End at (800) 200-6212 anytime.

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