CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Repair Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles
This recall was issued October 27, 2005.
- Posted
- October 27, 2005
- Recall Number
- 06018
- Quantity
- About 141,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
An electronic malfunction can occur in the ride-on vehicle's circuit board and/or battery connector, resulting in smoking and melting of components. This poses a vehicle fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers, if components are touched while malfunctioning.
Action Taken
Consumers should take the recalled ride-on vehicles away from children immediately and contact the company for a free repair.
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Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received 49 reports of overheating or melting components on the ride-on vehicles. No injuries have been reported.