CPSC recall 17-707, announced October 27, 2016, covers Peg Perego Children's riding toy vehicles (about 3,000 units). A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle's motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy vehicles and contact Peg Perego to receive a free replacement circuit board with instructions, including shipping. Recall contact: call 877-737-3464, go to us.pegperego.com, or email 850recall@pegperego.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Peg Perego's 850 Polaris Sportsman ride-on, 24-volt battery operated toy vehicles intended for children ages 5 to 7 years. The ATV-style vehicles for two people are silver, red and black and have four wheels, a flip-up backrest for the back passenger and a front and rear luggage rack. Vehicles with date codes 651016, 651017, 651020, 651021, 651022, 651023, 651024, 651027, 651028, 651029, 651030, 660304, 660305, 661123, 661124, 661125 and 661130 are included in this recall. The date code can be found underneath the vehicle seat. Sportsman Twin and 850 EFI appear on the side of the ride-on vehicle and Polaris appears on the side of the vehicle's seat.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle's motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Peg Perego has received three reports of the children's ride-on toy vehicles overheating, including one report of a burn.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy vehicles and contact Peg Perego to receive a free replacement circuit board with instructions, including shipping. Consumers can also access the installation instructions on the firm's website. Peg Perego is contacting known customers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Peg Perego
- Manufacturer
- Peg Perego USA, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 17-707
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Online retailers including Amazon.com, Cabelas.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Wal-Mart.com from October 2014 through April 2016 for between $500 and $600.
Recall contact information
Peg Perego toll-free at 877-737-3464 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at 850recall@pegperego.com or online at http://us.pegperego.com and click on Customer Service and then on Recalls for more information.
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