Feb 6 (Reuters) - Jazwares, a toy company owned by
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK/A ), recalled about
125,000 "America's Got Talent" microphones because they contain
lithium-ion batteries that can overcharge and ignite, posing a
fire hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on
Thursday.
The microphones were sold for about $20 to $25 between
October 2020 and October 2022 at retailers including Amazon.com ( AMZN ),
DD's Discounts and Ross Stores ( ROST ), Meijer, Target ( TGT ) and
Berkshire-owned Nebraska Furniture Mart. Six were sold in
Canada.
Jazwares has received three reports of batteries
igniting, causing smoke and fire damage to walls and floors, the
CPSC said. No injuries have been reported. The microphones' SKU
numbers are AGT0002 and TMS0002.
Consumers should stop using the microphones and dispose
of them, but not in the ordinary trash, and contact Jazwares for
full refunds in the form of pre-paid gift cards, the CPSC said.
Jazwares is also known for its Squishmallows plush toys.
They are not part of the recall.