CPSC recall 18-150, announced May 8, 2018, covers Hauck Nerf® Battle Racer go-karts (about 26,300 units). The steering wheel on the go-kart can detach, break or crack while in use, posing a laceration and/or collision hazard to young children. The notice cites 639 incident reports. Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled go-karts and contact Hauck for a new steering wheel. Recall contact: call 877-428-2545, or go to www.hauck-toys.com.
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Affected model numbers
The model number T91869, and the date of manufacture is printed on a white sticker located on the underside of the seat.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Nerf® Battle Racers, a four-wheel pedal powered go-kart for children ages 4 to 10. The "Nerf" logo can be found on each side of the go-kart and is etched into the black seat. The wheels are black and orange. It measures approximately 50 inches long by 27 inches high by 24 inches wide. The model number T91869, and the date of manufacture is printed on a white sticker located on the underside of the seat. Only go-karts with a date of manufacture between 01/2016 and 03/2017 are being recalled.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The steering wheel on the go-kart can detach, break or crack while in use, posing a laceration and/or collision hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Hauck has received 639 reports in the United States of the steering wheel detaching, breaking or cracking with one resulting in a laceration to a child's face requiring stitches and one resulting in a minor scrape to a child's chest.
Official remedy
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled go-karts and contact Hauck for a new steering wheel.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hauck Fun For Kids
- Recall number
- 18-150
- Units
- About 26,300 (In addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Orsheln Farm, Shopko, Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Fingerhut.com between January 2016 and March 2017 for between $200 and $300.
- Distributor
- Hauck Fun For Kids, Inc., of Ontario, Canada
Recall contact information
Hauck toll -fre e a t 877-428-2545 fr om 9 a .m. to 5 p.m. ET Mond a y th r o u g h F r id a y o r online at www.hauck-toys.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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