Yoto Recalls Yoto Mini Speakers for Children Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Recall 24190 · Apr 11, 2024 · Yoto
251,165
units affected
251,165
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24190
- Date
- Apr 11, 2024
- Company
- Yoto
- Units affected
- 251,165
- Product
- Yoto Mini speakers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Yoto Mini, a portable connected screen-free speaker intended for children ages three to twelve. The Yoto Mini is operated by use of Yoto cards and is designed to play audiobooks, music, radio, and podcasts. The speakers are pale gray with orange tactile controls and a pixel display. The model name Yoto Mini, SKU PRPLXX00860, and serial number are located on the base of the product. The recalled Yoto Mini was sold with a charging cable included, but no adaptor or charger.
What can happen
The speaker's lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers, take them away from children, and contact Yoto to receive a free replacement smart charging cable. Consumers can send a photograph of the old cable cut through the middle to receive a new replacement cord.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Yoto has received six reports from U.S. consumers and one from a UK consumer of the speaker overheating or melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at us.yotoplay.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and maisonette.com, and in toy and gift stores nationwide from November 2021 through April 2024 for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yoto mini speakers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers, take them away from children, and contact Yoto to receive a free replacement smart charging cable. Consumers can send a photograph of the old cable cut through the middle to receive a new replacement cord.
What is the hazard?
The speaker's lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.