CPSC recall 06-539, announced March 29, 2006, covers Creative Innovations & Sourcing Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks (about 8,000 units). Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat, causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 367-9444, or go to www.qvc.com.
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Affected model numbers
The model number, T23624, is written only on the product's packaging, located above the Universal Product Code.
Which products are included?
The Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine is 10 inches by 11 inches and was sold in blue or green. The radio-controlled Stunt Machine comes with one charger, one 9.6V rechargeable battery pack, and one 9-volt battery. The model number, T23624, is written only on the product's packaging, located above the Universal Product Code. The Stunt Machine comes with two orange flame decals on each side of the vehicle, one of which includes "Stunt Machine" in orange block lettering. A "Thunder Spin" logo can be found on the bottom of the vehicle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat, causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 14 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire, including two reports of minor property damage to a countertop and electrical receptacle. No reports of injuries have been received.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will send a letter to all purchasers of the product notifying them of the product's recall and instructing them to return the battery pack and battery charger to obtain a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 06-539
- Units
- About 8,000
- Manufactured in
- Hong Kong
- Sold at / sales period
- QVC Inc. nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for between $40 and $44.
- Importer
- Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.
- Distributor
- QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks
CPSC product type: Toy Trucks
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact QVC Inc., at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section.
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