Radio Control Toy Trucks Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
Recall 06539 · Mar 29, 2006 · Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06539
- Date
- Mar 29, 2006
- Company
- Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks
- Product type
- Toy Trucks
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine is 10 inches by 11 inches and was sold in blue or green. The radio-controlled Stunt Machine comes with one charger, one 9.6V rechargeable battery pack, and one 9-volt battery. The model number, T23624, is written only on the product's packaging, located above the Universal Product Code. The Stunt Machine comes with two orange flame decals on each side of the vehicle, one of which includes "Stunt Machine" in orange block lettering. A "Thunder Spin" logo can be found on the bottom of the vehicle.
What can happen
Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat, causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will send a letter to all purchasers of the product notifying them of the product's recall and instructing them to return the battery pack and battery charger to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been 14 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire, including two reports of minor property damage to a countertop and electrical receptacle. No reports of injuries have been received.
- Sold at
- QVC Inc. nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for between $40 and $44.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled thunder spin r.c. road rage stunt machine toy trucks?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will send a letter to all purchasers of the product notifying them of the product's recall and instructing them to return the battery pack and battery charger to obtain a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat, causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
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.