Dynacraft Recalls Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 13162 · Apr 4, 2013 · Dynacraft
8,900
units affected
8,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13162
- Date
- Apr 4, 2013
- Company
- Dynacraft
- Units affected
- 8,900
- Product
- Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys
- Product type
- Powered Scooters or Skateboards
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves battery-operated Hot Wheels branded Urban Shredder ride-on toys. The toys were sold in green and black (Model Nos. 8801-05 and 8801-05com) or red and black (Model No. 8801-15) and have Hot Wheels graphics. Recalled models were manufactured on September 15, 2012, October 15, 2012, or December 1, 2012. Model number 8801-15 or 8801-05 or 8801-05com and the date of manufacture, formatted as "YYYY/MM/DD," are printed on a data label on the underside of the Urban Shredder. The serial number can be found etched or printed on the underside of the Urban Shredder near the data label. Serial numbers included in the recall have: a. letters "CT-EEI" followed by a six-digit number in the range of 000001 through 003075 and 010759 through 011075; b. or the letters "CT-EEJ" followed by a six digit number in the range of 003076 through 010758; c. or the letters "CT-CEJ" followed by a six digit number in the range of 003000 through 005000.
What can happen
The Urban Shredder ride-on toys can unexpectedly accelerate and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy, disconnect the battery and return the shredder to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dynacraft has received 17 reports of the Urban Shredder toys accelerating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target, Toys R Us and Walmart stores and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Walmart.com from November 2012 to February 2013 for between $270 and $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled urban shredder ride-on toys?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy, disconnect the battery and return the shredder to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
What is the hazard?
The Urban Shredder ride-on toys can unexpectedly accelerate and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.