CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.
Contact Information
Call K'NEX Industries at (800) 543-5639 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or log on to the company' website at www.knex.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys, between November 2003 and December 2003, for about $10.
Injuries
K'NEX has received two reports of bursting air motors, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.
Recall Number
04065
Product Information
Product Name
"Mud Boggers" and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers
Product Type
Toy Cars
Number of Units
About 14,000
Manufacturer Name
K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.
Manufactured In
China