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Product Recall Number: 04-065

Why was "Mud Boggers" and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers recalled?

The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or laceration injuries.

"Mud Boggers" and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers
Here's product recall specific data for "Mud Boggers" and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-065

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-01-19

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: "Mud Boggers" and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 "Mud Boggers" and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers. The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or laceration injuries.Name of product: "Mud Boggers" and "Street Shredders" Pump Up RacersUnits: About 14,000Manufacturer: K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.Hazard: The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or laceration injuries.Incidents/Injuries: K'NEX has received two reports of bursting air motors, though no injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled K'NEX Pump Up Racers come in two models: the "Mud Bogger," which has a yellow car body and the "Street Shredder," which has a red car body. Both models have a date code beginning with 7803, which is located on the bottom of the air motor, directly under the name "K'NEX Industries Inc." The toy cars come with a pump attachment that helps project the car forward.Sold at: Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys between November 2003 and December 2003 for about $10.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.Consumer Contact: Call K'NEX Industries at (800) 543-5639 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or log on to the company's website at www.knex.com (note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's website).

  • Hazard Description: The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or laceration injuries.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 14,000

  • Incidents: K'NEX has received two reports of bursting air motors, though no injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.

  • Sold At: Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys between November 2003 and December 2003 for about $10.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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