CPSC2008-02-19
Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass.
Hazard
The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children riding in the car.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and contact Dumar International for a free retrofit kit, including a new battery.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $200.
Affected count
About 64,000
Injuries reported
The firm and CPSC are aware of 40 incidents of the toy car's wires overheating. In several incidents, smoke was seen coming out from underneath the seat area where the battery is located. In one incident, flames shot from under the hood while a 4-year-old girl was riding the vehicle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Cinderella 12-Volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Dumar International at (866) 424-0500 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dumarusa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Cinderella-Battery-Powered-Toy-Cars-Recalled-by-Dumar-International-USA-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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