Huffy Recalls Torex UTV Ride-On Toys Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 25239 · Apr 24, 2025 · Huffy
24,700
units affected
24,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25239
- Date
- Apr 24, 2025
- Company
- Huffy
- Units affected
- 24,700
- Product
- Huffy Torex 24V Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Ride-on toys
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Huffy-branded Torex 24-volt ride-on toy UTVs. The ride-on toys are black with red trim and measure 53 inches long, 43 inches wide and 27 inches tall. Labels with the word "Torex" are located on the front and side of the ride-on toy. The model numbers are 17249 and 17310 with date codes between 16919 and 11122. They are located under the body of the unit near the rear wheel. The date code's last two numbers are for the year and the first three numbers are for the day of the year, so the date code 16919 represents June 18, 2019, and date code 11122 represents April 21, 2022.
What can happen
The recalled ride-on toys can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UTVs and contact Huffy Corporation to schedule a free repair. Consumers can have the repair done by a third party. Huffy Corporation will reimburse consumers up to $50 for charges incurred in the third-party repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 20 reports of incidents of the UTVs smoking or catching fire, resulting in five minor burns.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Walmart nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from August 2019 through December 2024 for between $500 and $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled huffy torex 24v utility terrain vehicle (utv) ride-on toys?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UTVs and contact Huffy Corporation to schedule a free repair. Consumers can have the repair done by a third party. Huffy Corporation will reimburse consumers up to $50 for charges incurred in the third-party repair.
What is the hazard?
The recalled ride-on toys can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire 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.