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CPSC recall · Reported June 29, 2000

CPSC, Kellogg Company Announce Recall of Toy Cars Inside Boxes of Cereal

The tires can detach from the wheels of these cars, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Recall #
00136
Affected scope
837,000
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The CPSC recalled These Nascar® Pull'N Go Hot Wheels® style toy cars, which were packed inside some Kellogg….

CPSC, Kellogg Company Announce Recall of Toy Cars Inside Boxes of Cereal was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 29, 2000. Reason: The tires can detach from the wheels of these cars, posing a choking hazard for young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take these toy cars away from young children immediately, and send the c…. Verify recall #00136 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The tires can detach from the wheels of these cars, posing a choking hazard for young children..

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agency class
837K units
affected scope
June 29, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00136 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #00136) was formally reported on June 29, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as 837,000, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: The tires can detach from the wheels of these cars, posing a choking hazard for young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should take these toy cars away from young children immediately, and send the cars to Kellogg, to get a free replacement item and reimbursement for postage. Send the car, along with your na… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

These Nascar® Pull'N Go Hot Wheels® style toy cars, which were packed inside some Kellogg's cereal boxes, are red and yellow with a white hood. Pulling the car backwards a few inches on a surface causes it to go forward. "Kellogg's™," is written on the hood, and the number "5™" and "Terry Labonte™" is written on the roof. The words "China" and "MFG. FOR KELLOGG CO.™, © 2000" are molded into the plastic underframe. No other Kellogg's® Pull'N Go cars or Hot Wheels® cars are part of this recall.

Reason for recall

The tires can detach from the wheels of these cars, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take these toy cars away from young children immediately, and send the cars to Kellogg, to get a free replacement item and reimbursement for postage. Send the car, along with your name and address to Kellogg Company, P.O. Box 185654, Battle Creek MI 49018-5654.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 00136
Date reported June 29, 2000
Date initiated June 29, 2000
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope 837,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

837,000 units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
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Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take these toy cars away from young children immediately, and send the cars to Kellogg, to get a free replacemen…

  • Check the recall number (00136) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These Nascar® Pull'N Go Hot Wheels® style toy cars, which were packed inside some Kellogg's cereal boxes, are red and yellow with a white hood. Pulling the car backwards a few inches on a surface causes it to go forward. "Kellogg's™," is written on the hood, and the number "5™" and "Terry Labonte™" is written on the roof. The words "China" and "MFG. FOR KELLOGG CO.™, © 2000" are molded into the plastic underframe. No other Kellogg's® Pull'N Go cars or Hot Wheels® cars are part of this recall.. Units affected: 837,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The tires can detach from the wheels of these cars, posing a choking hazard for young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should take these toy cars away from young children immediately, and send the cars to Kellogg, to get a free replacement item and reimbursement for postage. Send the car, along with your name and address to Kellogg Company, P.O. Box 185654, Battle Creek MI 49018-5654.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 29, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00136.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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