Product Recall Number: 25-125
Why was America’s Got Talent microphones recalled?
The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled microphones can overcharge and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 25-125
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2025-02-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: America’s Got Talent microphones
Description: This recall involves the America’s Got Talent (AGT) microphone sold under the First Act brand. The microphone amplifies the user’s voice and has treble, bass and echo switches. The microphone is black with the AGT logo on the front, measures 10.5 inches long and weighs approximately one pound. There is an integrated speaker below the microphone with a power button and control button in the back. The microphones are powered by a rechargeable non-removable lithium-ion battery. The SKU numbers AGT0002 (microphone only) and TMS0002 (microphone and poster) are located on the bottom of the integrated speaker.Note: Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state ordinances, following the procedures established by your municipal recycling center for damaged/defective/recalled lithium batteries, because these potentially hazardous batteries must be handled differently than other batteries. Do not dispose of this recalled product that has lithium-ion batteries in the trash. Do not deposit this recalled product in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.
Hazard Description: The lithium-ion batteries in the recalled microphones can overcharge and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 125,000 (In addition, about six were sold in Canada)
Incidents: The firm has received three reports of the lithium-ion batteries igniting, resulting in smoke and fire damage to walls and floors. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microphones and contact Jazwares for a full refund. Consumers will receive their refund in the form of a pre-paid gift card. After registering for the recall, consumers should dispose of the microphone in accordance with local and state regulations and not in the ordinary trash.
Sold At: Meijer, DD's Discounts/Ross, Target and Walmart stores nationwide, Nebraska Furniture Mart stores in Nebraska, Iowa, Texas and Kansas and online at www.Amazon.com and www.Target.com from October 2020 through October 2022 for between $20 and $25.
Importers: Jazwares LLC, of Sunrise, Florida
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed