CPSC recall · Reported January 20, 2004
CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys
The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or …
K'nex Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa. recalled The recalled K'NEX Pump Up Racers come in two models: the "Mud Bogger," which has a yello….
CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys was recalled by K'nex Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa. in January 20, 2004. Reason: The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off…. Remedy: Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the comp…. Verify recall #04065 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
K'nex Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off….
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- January 20, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04065 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 K'NEX Pump Up Racers come in two models: the "Mud Bogger," which has a yellow car body and the "Street Shredder," which has a red car body. Both models have a date code beginning with 7803, which is located on the bottom of the air motor, directly under the name "K'NEX Industries Inc." The toy cars come with a pump attachment that helps project the car forward.
Reason for recall
The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or laceration injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04065 |
| Date reported | January 20, 2004 |
| Date initiated | January 20, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | K'nex Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 14,000 |
| 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 children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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