Update: Yoto Mini Speaker recalled due to burn and fire hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Yoto to receive a free battery replacement kit.
Affected products
This 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 information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 19,721 units of the affected product were sold in Canada and 251,165 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from November 2021 to November 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
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