Race Car Collectibles Recalled by Action Performance Companies
Recall 00063b · Feb 8, 2000 · Action Performance Companies Inc.
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00063b
- Date
- Feb 8, 2000
- Company
- Action Performance Companies Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Race car collectibles: Tony Stewart Home Depot Car, Jeff Gordon Dupont Car, Dale Earnhardt GM Goodwrench Car, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Car
- Product type
- Race Car Items
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The race car collectible is an illuminated race car panel. The race car is etched into a glass panel, measuring about 11 inches long, 6 inches wide, and .25 inch thick. The glass panel sits in a black plastic base, which is equipped with a fluorescent light and plug. The available glass panels include the Tony Stewart Home Depot Car, Jeff Gordon Dupont Car, Dale Earnhardt GM Goodwrench Car, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Car. The recalled collectibles are model numbers W9927077, W9927308, W9927019, and W9927215. The model number is found on a sticker affixed to the "Action Racing Collectibles, Inc." box.
What can happen
The fluorescent light base of the unit becomes extremely hot and can melt, presenting a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the fluorescent light bases immediately. The firm is out of business. Owners of these products should immediately discard or destroy them.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty stores nationwide sold the product, during December 1999, for about $75.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled race car collectibles: tony stewart home depot car, jeff gordon dupont car, dale earnhardt gm goodwrench car, and dale earnhardt jr. budweiser car?
Consumers should stop using the fluorescent light bases immediately. The firm is out of business. Owners of these products should immediately discard or destroy them.
What is the hazard?
The fluorescent light base of the unit becomes extremely hot and can melt, presenting 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.