Huffy Recalls Torex Ride-on Toy UTVs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 21040 · Dec 2, 2020 · Huffy
5,150
units affected
5,150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21040
- Date
- Dec 2, 2020
- Company
- Huffy
- Units affected
- 5,150
- Product
- Huffy Torex 24V ride-on toy UTVs
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Huffy-branded Torex 24-volt ride-on toy UTVs (model number 17249). The toy UTVs measure 53 inches long, 43 inches wide and 27 inches tall when assembled. They are black with red trim, and "Torex" labels are on the front and side of the ride-on toy. The recalled toy UTVs were manufactured between June 2019 and November 2019 with date codes: 16919, 17119, 18019, 19019, 20019, 20219, 20519, 24819, 24919, 25019, 25219, 25319, 25419, 32219, 32319 and 33719. The model number and date code are located under left rear wheel well above left rear wheel.
What can happen
The ride-on toy can unexpectedly move when connecting the battery after recharging, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy UTV and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Huffy has received 36 reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from August 2019 through September 2020 for about $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled huffy torex 24v ride-on toy utvs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy UTV and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller.
What is the hazard?
The ride-on toy can unexpectedly move when connecting the battery after recharging, posing an injury 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.