CPSC2004-04-13
CPSC, Nikko America Announce Recall of Radio-Control Toy Trucks
Nikko America Inc., of Plano, Texas
Hazard
A problem with the circuit board causes the toy truck to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the toy trucks and contact Nikko America for instructions on returning the product for a free circuit board replacement.
Sold at
Major toy and discount department stores nationwide sold the toy trucks, from July 2003 through February 2004, for about $60.
Affected count
About 287,000
Injuries reported
Nikko America has received five reports of the toy trucks overheating, resulting in minor property damage caused by fire and smoke. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Radio-control toy trucks
Consumer contact
Contact Nikko America toll-free at (800) 736-4556 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Nikko-America-Announce-Recall-of-Radio-Control-Toy-Trucks-Don't want to check this manually?
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