Safety regulator, Nikko America Announce Recall of Radio-Control Toy Trucks
Recall 04117 · Apr 13, 2004 · Nikko America Inc.
287,000
units affected
287,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04117
- Date
- Apr 13, 2004
- Company
- Nikko America Inc.
- Units affected
- 287,000
- Product
- Radio-control toy trucks
- Product type
- Toy Trucks
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled toy trucks were manufactured from April 2003 through January 2004. The trucks are 1/10 scale models (approximately 18 inches in length) of the Chevy Avalanche (model 100021A), the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (model 100022A and 100022B), the Hummer Wagon (model 100023A and 100023B) and the Ford F150 (model 100024A and 100024B). Model numbers can be found on the body of the truck, along with the vehicle make and model names.
What can happen
A problem with the circuit board causes the toy truck to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the toy trucks and contact Nikko America for instructions on returning the product for a free circuit board replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nikko America has received five reports of the toy trucks overheating, resulting in minor property damage caused by fire and smoke. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Major toy and discount department stores nationwide sold the toy trucks, from July 2003 through February 2004, for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled radio-control toy trucks?
Consumers should stop using the toy trucks and contact Nikko America for instructions on returning the product for a free circuit board replacement.
What is the hazard?
A problem with the circuit board causes the toy truck to overheat, posing a fire and burn 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.