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

Reported: February 13, 2007 Initiated: February 13, 2007 #07101

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.. Units affected: About 245,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the battery packs immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for information on receiving a free replacement battery pack.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 13, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07101.