CPSC recall 02-104, announced February 20, 2002, covers Pedal Car (about 75,000 units). The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels. Consumers should take these pedal cars away from young children immediately. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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?
There are 17 models of the pedal cars included in the recall. Models include three fire trucks, four police cars, eight sedans, one yellow taxi, and one dump truck. Model names are listed below: Fire Trucks: "Fire Truck," "John Deere" and "Texaco." Police Cars: "NYPD," "Chicago Police," "Highway Patrol" and "EMERGENCY 911." Sedans: pink "Champion," blue "Champion," "Texaco," "John Deere," "Citgo," "Raley's Coca-Cola," "Raley's Keebler," and "Red Lion." All of the pedal cars are made of metal and come in a variety of colors. Most of the cars have a "Gearbox" logo on the seat back, the hubcaps, and/or the pedals.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest the lead from the car's paint coating, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Alpha International has not received any reports of injuries involving these pedal cars. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these pedal cars away from young children immediately.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Alpha International Inc., also known as Gearbox Pedal Car
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-104
- Units
- About 75,000
- Manufactured in
- South Korea
- Sold at / sales period
- The two "Raley's" cars were sold exclusively at Raley's supermarkets, from July 2000 through December 2000. Department, toy, and specialty/collectible stores sold all of the other pedal cars, from November 1999 through January 2002, for between $100 and $500.
- Importer
- Alpha International Inc., also known as Gearbox Pedal Car Company, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Pedal Car
CPSC product type: Toy Ride-on
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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