CPSC recall 12-747, announced September 12, 2012, covers Bluestem Brands Range Rider Ride-On Toy Cars (about 4,700 units). The battery can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ride-on toy cars and remove the battery and contact Bluestem for a full refund of the purchase price plus reimbursement for shipping and handling. Recall contact: call (866) 931-5417, or go to www.fingerhut.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 recalled Range Riders can be identified by their product code and model number.
Which products are included?
This recall involves battery-powered Range Rider ride-on toy cars with an off-road vehicle body style and plastic tires. The ride-on cars were sold in pink and tan colors. The recalled Range Riders can be identified by their product code and model number. The model number is on the back of the seat of the ride-on toy car. The product code does not appear on the ride-on toy cars, but can be found on the product carton. The recalled models include: Model # Product Code Product 90407B NI374 Tan Range Rider 90407G NU640 Pink Range Rider
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The battery can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Bluestem has received nine reports of incidents in which batteries smoked or caught on fire and melted the battery's connections or scorched the plastic in the ride-on car. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ride-on toy cars and remove the battery and contact Bluestem for a full refund of the purchase price plus reimbursement for shipping and handling. The firm is directly contacting those who purchased the recalled ride-on toy cars.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bluestem Brands
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Ranges & stoves
- Recall number
- 12-747
- Units
- About 4,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fingerhut catalogs and online at Fingerhut.com and Gettington.com from September 2010 through May 2012 for between $200 and $230.
- Importer
- Bluestem Brands, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn., owner of Fingerhut and Gettington
Range Rider Ride-On Toy Cars
CPSC product type: Other Riding Toys
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Bluestem toll-free at (866) 931-5417 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's websites at www.fingerhut.com or www.gettington.com and click on Product Recall.
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