Recalls / 2024-04-11

Yoto Recalls Yoto Mini Speakers for Children Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

24190 · Recalled 2024-04-11 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The speaker's lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Yoto Mini speakers		About 251,165 (In addition, about 18,932 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Yoto Inc., of New York
Made in: China
Sold at: Online at us.yotoplay.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, maisonette.com, in toy, gift from November 2021 through April 2024 for about $70.

Consumer contact

Yoto Ltd. at 844-370-0426 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, by email at minihelp@yotoplay.com, or online at https://yotoplay.com/recall or go to https://us.yotoplay.com/ and click on "RECALL INFORMATION" at the top of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 24190. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.