Huffy Recalls Torex Ride-on Toy UTVs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

The ride-on toy can unexpectedly move when connecting the battery after recharging, posing an injury hazard.

Recall #: 21040
Affected scope: About 5,150

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Huffy-branded Torex 24-volt ride-on toy UTVs (model number 17249). T….

Huffy Recalls Torex Ride-on Toy UTVs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 2, 2020. Reason: The ride-on toy can unexpectedly move when connecting the battery after recharging, posing an injury hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy UTV and contact Huffy for a free…. Verify recall #21040 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The ride-on toy can unexpectedly move when connecting the battery after recharging, posing an injury hazard..

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agency class: December 2, 2020
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21040 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, 5 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.

Product description

This recall involves Huffy-branded Torex 24-volt ride-on toy UTVs (model number 17249). The toy UTVs measure 53 inches long, 43 inches wide and 27 inches tall when assembled. They are black with red trim, and "Torex" labels are on the front and side of the ride-on toy. The recalled toy UTVs were manufactured between June 2019 and November 2019 with date codes: 16919, 17119, 18019, 19019, 20019, 20219, 20519, 24819, 24919, 25019, 25219, 25319, 25419, 32219, 32319 and 33719. The model number and date code are located under left rear wheel well above left rear wheel.

Reason for recall

The ride-on toy can unexpectedly move when connecting the battery after recharging, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy UTV and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	21040
Date reported	December 2, 2020
Date initiated	December 2, 2020
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 5,150
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 stop using the recalled toy UTV and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The ride-on toy can unexpectedly move when connecting the battery after recharging, posing an injury hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy UTV and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 2, 2020. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21040.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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