Safety regulator, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys
Recall 04065 · Jan 20, 2004 · K'NEX Industries Inc.
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04065
- Date
- Jan 20, 2004
- Company
- K'NEX Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Mud Boggers and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers
- Product type
- Toy Cars
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled K'NEX Pump Up Racers come in two models: the "Mud Bogger," which has a yellow car body and the "Street Shredder," which has a red car body. Both models have a date code beginning with 7803, which is located on the bottom of the air motor, directly under the name "K'NEX Industries Inc." The toy cars come with a pump attachment that helps project the car forward.
What can happen
The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or laceration injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- K'NEX has received two reports of bursting air motors, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys, between November 2003 and December 2003, for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mud boggers and "street shredders" pump up racers?
Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.
What is the hazard?
The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or laceration injuries.
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.