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Recall alert: 71K lithium-ion batteries sold for flying cameras recalled due to fire hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 71,000 lithium-ion batteries for Pixy Flying Cameras due to a possible fire hazard.
Lithium-ion batteries recalled: The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 71,000 lithium-ion batteries for Pixy Flying Cameras due to a possible fire hazard. (The Consumer Product Safety Commission/The Consumer Product Safety Commission)
(The Consumer Product Safety Commission/The Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 71,000 lithium-ion batteries for Pixy Flying Cameras due to a possible fire hazard.

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The recall by Snap involved rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are sold with the Pixy Flying Camera, the CPSC said. The battery was sold separately from the camera but pairs with it. The Pixy is designed to take videos and photos; the camera and battery are both yellow.

The CPSC recommends that owners of the Pixy Flying camera stop using them, remove the batteries and stop charging them. Consumers are then instructed to visit www.pixy.com. They will receive a refund and instructions for disposing of the battery. The Pixy Flying Camera and other accessories are also eligible for a refund.

Snap says they have received about four reports that the battery overheated. One minor battery fire and a minor injury were reported.

The recalled item was sold online at Pixy.com and Amazon from May 2022 through December 2023. The Pixy Flying Camera costs between $185 and $250. An extra charger and battery cost between $40 and $50. If purchased separately, the battery costs between $16 and $20.

Snap said they are contacting all known purchasers directly, the CPSC said.

Consumers seeking more information about the recall can call Snap’s recall hotline at 800-269-6990 24 hours a day, email the company at support@pixy.com or visit its website.

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