CPSC recall 12-140, announced March 30, 2012, covers Happy Shirts Toy truck gifts with boy's t-shirts (about 9,000 units). Connections in the toy trucks battery compartment can smolder or catch the trucks on fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the toy trucks from children and remove the battery. Recall contact: call (855) 354-2779, or go to www.happyshirts.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?
This recall involves Big Movers Super Car toy trucks that were gifts with the purchase of Big Movers t-shirts. The 4-inch long blue trucks have oversized tires and a flashing light on top and were sold with a yellow, red and blue logo on the hood. The navy t-shirts were sold in boys' sizes S, M and L.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Connections in the toy trucks battery compartment can smolder or catch the trucks on fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Happy Shirts has received one report of a toy truck catching fire and three reports of toy trucks smoldering when batteries were inserted. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the toy trucks from children and remove the battery. Consumers can contact Happy Shirts for instructions on returning the truck for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Happy Shirts
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 12-140
- Units
- About 9,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Kohl's stores nationwide and www.Kohls.com between February 2012 and March 2012 for about $20.
- Importer
- Happy Shirts, of Honolulu, Hawaii
Toy truck gifts with boy's t-shirts
CPSC product type: Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Happy Shirts toll-free at (855) 354-2779 between noon and 8 p.m. PT (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HT) Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.happyshirts.com
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