CPSC recall · Reported October 27, 2005
CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Repair Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles
An electronic malfunction can occur in the ride-on vehicle's circuit board and/or battery connector, resulting in smoking and melting of components. This poses a vehicle fire haza…
Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. recalled The recalled battery-powered ride-on vehicles include the Pink Corvette®, Torch Red Corve….
CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Repair Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles was recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. in October 27, 2005. Reason: An electronic malfunction can occur in the ride-on vehicle's circuit board and/or battery connector, resultin…. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled ride-on vehicles away from children immediately and co…. Verify recall #06018 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-An electronic malfunction can occur in the ride-on vehicle's circuit board and/or battery connector, resultin….
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- October 27, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06018 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 recalled battery-powered ride-on vehicles include the Pink Corvette®, Torch Red Corvette®, Yellow Race Car Corvette®, Red Electroplate Corvette®, Fire Engine, and Batmobile® with the model numbers listed in the chart below. They were sold under the brands Safety 1st and Kid Trax by Safety 1st. The ride-on vehicles were manufactured between January 2004 and August 2005. The manufacture date is located on the underside of the unit and is molded into the plastic body as shown below. The circle on left displays the month of manufacture, the circle on the right displays the year of manufacture. The model numbers are located on the underside of the vehicles near the date code. Ride-On Vehicle Name Model Safety 1st Pink Corvette® 50503/50503A Safety 1st Torch Red Corvette® 50504/50504A Safety 1st Yellow Race Car Corvette® 50505/50505A Safety 1st Red Electroplate Corvette® 50521/50521A Kid Trax Fire Engine 50506/50506A Safety 1 st Batmobile® 50527
Reason for recall
An electronic malfunction can occur in the ride-on vehicle's circuit board and/or battery connector, resulting in smoking and melting of components. This poses a vehicle fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers, if components are touched while malfunctioning.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take the recalled ride-on vehicles away from children immediately and contact the company for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06018 |
| Date reported | October 27, 2005 |
| Date initiated | October 27, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. |
| Affected scope | About 141,000 |
| 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 take the recalled ride-on vehicles away from children immediately and contact the company for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (06018) 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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