Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles Recalled by JAKKS Pacific Due to Fire Hazard

Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles

Date of Recall

2007-02-13

CPSC Release Number

07-101

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(877) 875-2557

Units

About 245,000

Manufacturer

JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.

Sold By

Toy stores, discount department stores and Internet retailers nationwide from August 2006 through January 2007 for about $30. Battery packs and toy vehicles packaged together sold for between $80 and $90.

Problem/Hazard

The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the battery packs immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for information on receiving a free replacement battery pack.

Consumer Contact

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 [email protected]

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