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

U.S. CPSCFireFeb 13, 2007
Recalled Battery Pack with Charger
Recalled Battery Pack with Charger
XPV Toy Vehicle
XPV Toy Vehicle
XPV Toy Vehicle
XPV Toy Vehicle

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Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Incidents & 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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Toy stores, discount department stores and Internet retailers nationwide from August 2006 through January 2007 for about $30.

Contact the company

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]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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