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Product Recall Number: 13-162

Why was Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys recalled?

The Urban Shredder ride-on toys can unexpectedly accelerate and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.

Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys
Here's product recall specific data for Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys.

  • Product Recall Number: 13-162

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2013-04-03

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys

  • Description: The battery-operated Hot Wheels-branded Urban Shredder can unexpectedly accelerate and cause the rider to lose control.

  • Hazard Description: The Urban Shredder ride-on toys can unexpectedly accelerate and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 8,900

  • Incidents: Dynacraft has received 17 reports of the Urban Shredder toys accelerating. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy, disconnect the battery and return the shredder to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.

  • Sold At: Target, Toys R Us and Walmart stores and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Walmart.com from November 2012 to February 2013 for between $270 and $350. 

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed