CPSC recall 00-136, announced June 29, 2000, covers Kellogg's Nascar® Pull'N Go Hot Wheels (837,000 units). The tires can detach from the wheels of these cars, posing a choking hazard for young children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should take these toy cars away from young children immediately, and send the cars to Kellogg, to get a free replacement item and reimbursement for postage. Recall contact: call (800) 962-0037.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
These Nascar® Pull'N Go Hot Wheels® style toy cars, which were packed inside some Kellogg's cereal boxes, are red and yellow with a white hood. Pulling the car backwards a few inches on a surface causes it to go forward. "Kellogg's™," is written on the hood, and the number "5™" and "Terry Labonte™" is written on the roof. The words "China" and "MFG. FOR KELLOGG CO.™, © 2000" are molded into the plastic underframe. No other Kellogg's® Pull'N Go cars or Hot Wheels® cars are part of this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The tires can detach from the wheels of these cars, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Incidents and injuries
Kellogg has received two reports of the tires detaching from the wheels of these toy cars. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toy cars away from young children immediately, and send the cars to Kellogg, to get a free replacement item and reimbursement for postage. Send the car, along with your name and address to Kellogg Company, P.O. Box 185654, Battle Creek MI 49018-5654.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kellogg
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 00-136
- Units
- 837,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various club and a few grocery stores nationwide sold these cars in specially marked packages of Kellogg's® Tri-Fun-Pak™ 40-ounce box, Kellogg's® Froot Loops® 43.6-ounce box, Kellogg's® Mini-Wheats® Frosted Bite Size 58.8-ounce box, and Kellogg's® Crispix® 31.4-ounce box. The cars were distributed inside boxes of these cereals, from March 2000 through June 2000.
- Importer
- Kellogg Company, of Battle Creek, Mich.
Kellogg's Nascar® Pull'N Go Hot Wheels
CPSC product type: Toy Cars
Recall contact information
For more information, visit Kellogg's website (note - recall no longer available on firm's website) or call Kellogg Co. at (800) 962-0037 anytime.
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