CPSC2004-06-09
CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. Announce Recall of Kiddie Car Cruisers Sold Exclusively at Big Y Stores
Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC), of Jacksonville, Fla.
Hazard
The Kiddie Car Cruiser can continue to run when the accelerator is no longer depressed, which could result in the rider losing control of the car.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled car immediately and return it to a Big Y store to receive a refund.
Sold at
Big Y Stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, from May 6 to May 13, 2004, for about $100 with a Big Y Express savings card and about $300 without a savings card.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
FEBC has received 10 reports of the Kiddie Car Cruiser continuing to run when the accelerator was not depressed. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Kiddie Car Cruisers
Consumer contact
For additional questions, call Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. at (877) 332-9006 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Far-East-Brokers-and-Consultants-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Kiddie-Car-Cruisers-Sold-Exclusively-at-Big-Y-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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