CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 13, 2007

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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 battery@jakks.net

Recall Details

Sold At
Toy stores, discount department stores and Internet retailers nationwide from August 2006 through January 2007 for about $30.
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.
Manufacturer
JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.
Recall Number
07101

Product Information

Product Name
Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
About 245,000
Manufacturer Name
JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 875-2557
Full Contact Information

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 battery@jakks.net