CPSC2016-10-27
Peg Perego Recalls Children's Ride-On Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)
Peg Perego USA, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Hazard
A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle's motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy vehicles and contact Peg Perego to receive a free replacement circuit board with instructions, including shipping. Consumers can also access the installation instructions on the firm's website. Peg Perego is contacting known customers directly.
Sold at
Online retailers including Amazon.com, Cabelas.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Wal-Mart.com from October 2014 through April 2016 for between $500 and $600.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
Peg Perego has received three reports of the children's ride-on toy vehicles overheating, including one report of a burn.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Children's riding toy vehicles
Consumer contact
Peg Perego toll-free at 877-737-3464 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at 850recall@pegperego.com or online at http://us.pegperego.com and click on Customer Service and then on Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Peg-Perego-Recalls-Childrens-Ride-On-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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