CPSC recall · Reported August 31, 2000
CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Children's Riding Vehicles
The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.
The CPSC recalled The Tek Nek vehicles being recalled are powered by one 6-volt battery and were manufactur….
CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Children's Riding Vehicles was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 31, 2000. Reason: The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact Tek Nek to receive a fre…. Verify recall #00177 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children..
- None
- agency class
- August 31, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00177 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - 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
The Tek Nek vehicles being recalled are powered by one 6-volt battery and were manufactured before April 2000. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Prowler, Dodge Ram, Corvette, SPX Motorcycle and Honda. The model name appears on each vehicle. Some models have working lights and horn, engine and music sounds. A label on the vehicle reads "MADE IN CHINA." Tek Nek vehicles are intended for children 1-1/2 to 4 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 1 to 2 mph, depending on the model.
Reason for recall
The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact Tek Nek to receive a free, new charger. Consumers should not charge the vehicles or let children use the vehicles until they have received the new charger.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00177 |
| Date reported | August 31, 2000 |
| Date initiated | August 31, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 294,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact Tek Nek to receive a free, new charger. Consumers should not cha…
- Check the recall number (00177) 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.
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