Lands' End Children's Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating
CPSC recall 06576 · announced August 17, 2006 · Lands' End · 400 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The backpack's battery pack can overheat, causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Lands' End has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. The hazard was discovered during internal product review.
Sold at: Lands' End catalog and Web site at www.landsend.com during July 2006 for about $80.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers can contact Lands' End at (800) 200-6212 anytime.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.