CPSCAugust 17, 2006

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

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

Why was Lands' End Children's Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Cool Blue Backpacks
Company
Lands' End, of Dodgeville, Wis.
Quantity
About 400
Sold at
Lands' End catalog and Web site at www.landsend.com during July 2006 for about $80.
Recall date
August 17, 2006
Incidents / injuries
Lands' End has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. The hazard was discovered during internal product review.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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