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CPSC, Alpha International Announce Recall of Pedal Cars

Reported: February 20, 2002 Initiated: February 20, 2002 #02104

Product Description

There are 17 models of the pedal cars included in the recall. Models include three fire trucks, four police cars, eight sedans, one yellow taxi, and one dump truck. Model names are listed below: Fire Trucks: "Fire Truck," "John Deere" and "Texaco." Police Cars: "NYPD," "Chicago Police," "Highway Patrol" and "EMERGENCY 911." Sedans: pink "Champion," blue "Champion," "Texaco," "John Deere," "Citgo," "Raley's Coca-Cola," "Raley's Keebler," and "Red Lion." All of the pedal cars are made of metal and come in a variety of colors. Most of the cars have a "Gearbox" logo on the seat back, the hubcaps, and/or the pedals.

Reason for Recall

The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest the lead from the car's paint coating, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should take these pedal cars away from young children immediately.

Details

Units Affected
About 75,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Alpha-International-Announce-Recall-of-Pedal-Cars

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
There are 17 models of the pedal cars included in the recall. Models include three fire trucks, four police cars, eight sedans, one yellow taxi, and one dump truck. Model names are listed below: Fire Trucks: "Fire Truck," "John Deere" and "Texaco." Police Cars: "NYPD," "Chicago Police," "Highway Patrol" and "EMERGENCY 911." Sedans: pink "Champion," blue "Champion," "Texaco," "John Deere," "Citgo," "Raley's Coca-Cola," "Raley's Keebler," and "Red Lion." All of the pedal cars are made of metal and come in a variety of colors. Most of the cars have a "Gearbox" logo on the seat back, the hubcaps, and/or the pedals.. Units affected: About 75,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The paint coating on some of these pedal cars contains high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest the lead from the car's paint coating, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should take these pedal cars away from young children immediately.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 20, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02104.

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