CPSC2006-03-29
Radio Control Toy Trucks Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.
Hazard
Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat, causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will send a letter to all purchasers of the product notifying them of the product's recall and instructing them to return the battery pack and battery charger to obtain a full refund.
Sold at
QVC Inc. nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for between $40 and $44.
Affected count
About 8,000
Injuries reported
There have been 14 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire, including two reports of minor property damage to a countertop and electrical receptacle. No reports of injuries have been received.
Manufactured in
Hong Kong
Products
Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact QVC Inc., at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Radio-Control-Toy-Trucks-Sold-by-QVC-Recalled-for-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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