Jazwares Recalls America's Got Talent Microphones with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 25125 · announced February 6, 2025 · Jazwares · 125,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the America's Got Talent (AGT) microphone sold under the First Act brand. The microphone amplifies the user's voice and has treble, bass and echo switches. The microphone is black with the AGT logo on the front, measures 10.5 inches long and weighs approximately one pound. There is an integrated speaker below the microphone with a power button and control button in the back. The microphones are powered by a rechargeable non-removable lithium-ion battery. The SKU numbers AGT0002 (microphone only) and TMS0002 (microphone and poster) are located on the bottom of the integrated speaker.
The hazard
The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled microphones can overcharge and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microphones and contact Jazwares for a full refund. Consumers will receive their refund in the form of a pre-paid gift card. After registering for the recall, consumers should dispose of the microphone in accordance with local and state regulations and not in the ordinary trash. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received three reports of the lithium-ion batteries igniting, resulting in smoke and fire damage to walls and floors. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Meijer, DD's Discounts/Ross and Target stores nationwide, Nebraska Furniture Mart stores in Nebraska, Iowa, Texas and Kansas and online atwww.Amazon.com andwww.Target.com from October 2020 through October 2022 for between $20 and $25.
Consumer contact: Jazwares toll-free at 888-341-0881 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, micrecall@jazwares.com or online at https://jazwares.com/recalls/agt-microphone or www.jazwares.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.