Lands' End Children's Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating

Recalled August 17, 2006 · CPSC recall 06576 · Lands'

Hazard

The backpack's battery pack can overheat, causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 400

Incidents / injuries

Lands' End has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. The hazard was discovered during internal product review.

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact Lands' End at (800) 200-6212 anytime.

Product

Cool Blue Backpacks

Imported by

Lands' End, of Dodgeville, Wis.

Retailers

Lands' End catalog and Web site at www.landsend.com during July 2006 for about $80.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →