CPSC recall 04-065, announced January 20, 2004, covers K'NEX Industries Mud Boggers and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers (about 14,000 units). The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product. Recall contact: call (800) 543-5639, or go to www.knex.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.
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?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
K'NEX has received two reports of bursting air motors, though no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- K'NEX Industries
- Manufacturer
- K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 04-065
- Units
- About 14,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys, between November 2003 and December 2003, for about $10.
Mud Boggers and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers
CPSC product type: Toy Cars
Recall 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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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