Safety regulator, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. Announce Recall of Kiddie Car Cruisers Sold Exclusively at Big Y Stores
Recall 04555 · Jun 9, 2004 · Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC)
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04555
- Date
- Jun 9, 2004
- Company
- Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC)
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Kiddie Car Cruisers
- Product type
- Toy Ride-on
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The Kiddie Car Cruiser is a battery-operated ride-on toy car that measures about 27 inches high by 30 inches wide and 44 inches long. "Turbo" and "Cruiser" are printed on labels on the side of the ride-on toys.
What can happen
The Kiddie Car Cruiser can continue to run when the accelerator is no longer depressed, which could result in the rider losing control of the car.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled car immediately and return it to a Big Y store to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- FEBC has received 10 reports of the Kiddie Car Cruiser continuing to run when the accelerator was not depressed. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Big Y Stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, from May 6 to May 13, 2004, for about $100 with a Big Y Express savings card and about $300 without a savings card.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kiddie car cruisers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled car immediately and return it to a Big Y store to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The Kiddie Car Cruiser can continue to run when the accelerator is no longer depressed, which could result in the rider losing control of the car.
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.