Lands' End Children's Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating
Burn
The hazard
The backpack's battery pack can overheat, causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched.
Incidents reported: Lands' End has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. The hazard was discovered during internal product review.
What to do now
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.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC