Lands' End Children's Light-Up Backpacks Recalled for Overheating
Source: CPSC Recall #06576
Recall Date
2006-08-17
Manufacturer
Lands' End, of Dodgeville, Wis.
Units Affected
About 400
Products Involved
Cool Blue Backpacks
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.
Reported Injuries
Lands' End has not received any reports of injuries or incidents. The hazard was discovered during internal product review.
Sold At
Lands' End catalog and Web site at www.landsend.com during July 2006 for about $80.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28