CPSC recall 04-031, announced November 13, 2003, covers Fisher-Price Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes (about 30,000 units). The motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the power or throttle button is released, posing a risk of injury to children. The notice cites 56 incident reports. Consumers should take the toy vehicle(s) away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive information on how to have their toys serviced for free at a certified Power Wheels Service Center. Recall contact: call (800) 528-7153, or go to www.service.mattel.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: B2222.
Which products are included?
The recalled Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes are battery powered ride-on toys designed for children ages six years and older. The product names are located on the side of the toy. The recalled scooters and mini bikes have model numbers of 73530 (Lightning PAC) or 73535 and B2222 (MX3 Mini Bike), which can be found inside the battery compartment.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the power or throttle button is released, posing a risk of injury to children.
Incidents and injuries
Fisher-Price has received 56 reports of incidents with the scooters, including one report of a chipped tooth and one report of a broken arm. Fisher-Price has received 24 reports of incidents involving the mini bike, including one report of a leg laceration.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the toy vehicle(s) away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive information on how to have their toys serviced for free at a certified Power Wheels Service Center. The Service Centers will make modifications to the toy vehicles' circuitry.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fisher-Price
- Product type
- Bicycles & components, Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 04-031
- Units
- About 30,000 Lightning PAC Scooters, and about 55,000 MX3 Mini Bikes
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide sold scooters, between November 2001 and October 2003, for about $250 and sold mini bikes, between May 2003 and September 2003, for about $200.
- Distributor
- Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes
CPSC product type: Scooters / Mini bikes
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact Fisher-Price at (800) 528-7153 anytime or log on to www.service.mattel.com
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