Safety regulator, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Children's Riding Vehicles
Recall 00177 · Aug 31, 2000 · Tek Nek Toys
294,000
units affected
294,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00177
- Date
- Aug 31, 2000
- Company
- Tek Nek Toys
- Units affected
- 294,000
- Product
- Tek Nek children's riding vehicles
- Product type
- Toy Ride-on
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Tek Nek vehicles being recalled are powered by one 6-volt battery and were manufactured before April 2000. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Prowler, Dodge Ram, Corvette, SPX Motorcycle and Honda. The model name appears on each vehicle. Some models have working lights and horn, engine and music sounds. A label on the vehicle reads "MADE IN CHINA." Tek Nek vehicles are intended for children 1-1/2 to 4 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 1 to 2 mph, depending on the model.
What can happen
The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact Tek Nek to receive a free, new charger. Consumers should not charge the vehicles or let children use the vehicles until they have received the new charger.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Two consumers burned their hands while unplugging or charging the vehicles.
- Sold at
- Toy stores and discount department stores sold the vehicles nationwide, from July 1998 through April 2000, for about $89.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tek nek children's riding vehicles?
Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact Tek Nek to receive a free, new charger. Consumers should not charge the vehicles or let children use the vehicles until they have received the new charger.
What is the hazard?
The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.
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.