Yoto is reannouncing a recall of 251,165 Yoto Mini Speakers for children due to burn and fire risks.
The speaker’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, the U.S. Consumer Product Commission said in a statement.
Yoto has received nine reports from U.S. consumers and three from a U.K. consumer of the speaker overheating or melting. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled Yoto Mini, a screen-free speaker for children ages three to twelve, is operated by Yoto cards and plays audiobooks, music, radio, and podcasts.
The model name Yoto Mini, SKU PRPLXX00860, and serial number are located on the product’s base.
The Yoto Mini was sold 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. The cost was about $70.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers, take them away from children, and contact Yoto to receive a free battery replacement kit, the company and CPSC advise. They should request the battery replacement kit even if they already received a smart cable in the April 2024 recall.
The CPSC says consumers should dispose of lithium-ion batteries in accordance with local and state regulations and not in the trash.
For more information, email Yoto Ltd. at minihelp@yotoplay.com or visit us.yotoplay.com/recall.
