CPSC recall · Reported November 13, 2003
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes
The motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the power or throttle button is released, posing a risk of injury to child…
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. recalled The recalled Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes are battery powered ride-on toys d….
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes was recalled by Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. in November 13, 2003. Reason: The motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the …. Remedy: Consumers should take the toy vehicle(s) away from children immediately and contact Fishe…. Verify recall #04031 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the ….
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- November 13, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04031 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.
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Product description
The recalled Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes are battery powered ride-on toys designed for children ages six years and older. The product names are located on the side of the toy. The recalled scooters and mini bikes have model numbers of 73530 (Lightning PAC) or 73535 and B2222 (MX3 Mini Bike), which can be found inside the battery compartment.
Reason for recall
The motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the power or throttle button is released, posing a risk of injury to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take the toy vehicle(s) away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive information on how to have their toys serviced for free at a certified Power Wheels Service Center. The Service Centers will make modifications to the toy vehicles' circuitry.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04031 |
| Date reported | November 13, 2003 |
| Date initiated | November 13, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 30,000 Lightning PAC Scooters, and about 55,000 MX3 Mini Bikes |
| 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 take the toy vehicle(s) away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive information on how to…
- Check the recall number (04031) 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
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