Peg Perego Recalls Children's Ride-On Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 17707 · Oct 27, 2016 · Peg Perego
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17707
- Date
- Oct 27, 2016
- Company
- Peg Perego
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Children's riding toy vehicles
- Remedy
- new instructions, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Peg Perego's 850 Polaris Sportsman ride-on, 24-volt battery operated toy vehicles intended for children ages 5 to 7 years. The ATV-style vehicles for two people are silver, red and black and have four wheels, a flip-up backrest for the back passenger and a front and rear luggage rack. Vehicles with date codes 651016, 651017, 651020, 651021, 651022, 651023, 651024, 651027, 651028, 651029, 651030, 660304, 660305, 661123, 661124, 661125 and 661130 are included in this recall. The date code can be found underneath the vehicle seat. Sportsman Twin and 850 EFI appear on the side of the ride-on vehicle and Polaris appears on the side of the vehicle's seat.
What can happen
A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle's motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy vehicles and contact Peg Perego to receive a free replacement circuit board with instructions, including shipping. Consumers can also access the installation instructions on the firm's website. Peg Perego is contacting known customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Peg Perego has received three reports of the children's ride-on toy vehicles overheating, including one report of a burn.
- Sold at
- Online retailers including Amazon.com, Cabelas.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Wal-Mart.com from October 2014 through April 2016 for between $500 and $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's riding toy vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy vehicles and contact Peg Perego to receive a free replacement circuit board with instructions, including shipping. Consumers can also access the installation instructions on the firm's website. Peg Perego is contacting known customers directly.
What is the hazard?
A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle's motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.