CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children riding in the car.
Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The electric ride-on toy resembles the Pontiac Solstice. It is light blue and has Cinderella graphics on the front and sides. The wheels, steering wheel and two seats are pink. The white dashboard may contain an optional radio. "Pontiac Solstice" is printed on the back of the car. "Walt Disney's Cinderella Special Edition" is printed on the license plate. It is designed for children 4 to 7 years old.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and contact Dumar International for a free retrofit kit, including a new battery.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Dumar International at (866) 424-0500 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dumarusa.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $200.
Injuries
The firm and CPSC are aware of 40 incidents of the toy car's wires overheating. In several incidents, smoke was seen coming out from underneath the seat area where the battery is located. In one incident, flames shot from under the hood while a 4-year-old
Manufacturer
Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass.
Recall Number
08195
Product Information
Product Name
Cinderella 12-Volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles
Product Type
Toy Ride-on
Number of Units
About 64,000
Manufacturer Name
Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass.
Manufactured In
China