CPSC2004-01-20
CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys
K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.
Sold at
Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys, between November 2003 and December 2003, for about $10.
Affected count
About 14,000
Injuries reported
K'NEX has received two reports of bursting air motors, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Mud Boggers" and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-KNEX-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Toys-Don't want to check this manually?
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