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Update: Yoto Mini Speaker recalled due to burn and fire hazard

2024-04-11

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Quick summary

Quick summary: Update: Yoto Mini Speaker recalled due to burn and fire hazard. Date: 2024-04-11.

Recommended action

Recommended action: stop using or consuming the product if you believe it matches the recall, review the official details, and follow the instructions from the official source.

Recall details

Quick summary: Update: Yoto Mini Speaker recalled due to burn and fire hazard. Date: 2024-04-11.

Official details

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BrandYoto
ProductYoto Mini Speakers
IssueConsumer products - Burn hazard Consumer products - Fire hazard
IdentificationRA-75329

Affected products

BrandYoto
ProductYoto Mini Speakers
DescriptionThis recall involves the Yoto Mini, a portable connected screen-free speaker intended for children ages three to twelve. The Yoto Mini speaker 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. This recall does not include Yoto Mini Speakers manufactured in 2024.

Issue

The speaker’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. As of December 9, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received nine reports of battery overheating or melting with no reported injuries.

What you should do

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the company to receive a free battery replacement kit. Consumers who already received the smart cable should still register for the free battery replacement kit.
  • For more information, consumers can contact Yoto Inc. by telephone at 844-370-0426 (English) or 844-364-2473 (French), 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CDT, by email at minihelp@yotoplay.com or visit the company website.
  • Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Yoto Inc.
  • Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
  • Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
  • This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryConsumer products - Electronics
CompaniesDistributor Yoto Inc. New York, New York USA
Published byHealth Canada
Alert / recall typeConsumer product recall
Identification numberRA-75329
Background{}
CompaniesDistributor Yoto Inc. New York, New York USA
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2024-12-12

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