CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys
CPSC recall 04065 · announced January 20, 2004 · K'nex Industries · 14,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): K'NEX has received two reports of bursting air motors, though no injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys, between November 2003 and December 2003, for about $10.
Consumer contact: Call K'NEX Industries at (800) 543-5639 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or log on to the company' website at www.knex.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.