CPSC recall · Reported February 19, 2008
Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children riding in the car.
Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass. recalled The electric ride-on toy resembles the Pontiac Solstice. It is light blue and has Cindere….
Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and B… was recalled by Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass. in February 19, 2008. Reason: The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posin…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and contact Du…. Verify recall #08195 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posin….
- None
- agency class
- February 19, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08195 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 electric ride-on toy resembles the Pontiac Solstice. It is light blue and has Cinderella graphics on the front and sides. The wheels, steering wheel and two seats are pink. The white dashboard may contain an optional radio. "Pontiac Solstice" is printed on the back of the car. "Walt Disney's Cinderella Special Edition" is printed on the license plate. It is designed for children 4 to 7 years old.
Reason for recall
The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children riding in the car.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and contact Dumar International for a free retrofit kit, including a new battery.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08195 |
| Date reported | February 19, 2008 |
| Date initiated | February 19, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 64,000 |
| 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 immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and contact Dumar International for a free retrofit ki…
- Check the recall number (08195) 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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