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Product Recall Number: 97-053

Why was MDK Model Trains recalled?

If the train derails, the coupler coil spring could overheat creating a potential fire hazard.

MDK Model Trains
Here's product recall specific data for MDK Model Trains.

  • Product Recall Number: 97-053

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1996-12-23

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: MDK Model Trains

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MDK Inc. of Chapel Hill, N.C., is recalling about 20,000 model trains. If the train derails, the coupler coil spring could overheat creating a potential fire hazard.CPSC and MDK Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these model trains. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The trains involved in this recall are The Heavyweight line of O scale passenger cars, sold under the brand name K-LINE Electric Trains, which were produced from 1991 through 1995. These cars are 1:48 scale models of railroad passenger cars from the early 1900s and are designed to operate on a three-rail, O gauge track.The following types of cars are part of this train product line: coach, pullman, baggage, railway post office, diner, and observation car. All cars are individually boxed and include an end label listing the model name and number.The following cars were sold through hobby wholesalers and distributed to hobby and specialty retail stores nationwide:Railroad NameCar NumbersBaltimore & Ohio RailroadK10-0004, K10-0045Erie-Lackawanna Railroad 6-Car Set (K-44251)K25-0001, K25-0002, K25-0098, K25-0316, K25-0469, K25-1813Ringling Bros. and Barnum & BaileyK83-0072, K83-0073, K83-0080, K83-0093, K83-0094, K83-0095, K83-0096Southern RailroadK86-0004, K86-0042Southern Pacific RailroadK88-0112, K88-1918, K88-5124Union Pacific Railroad 6-Car Set (K-44911)K91-0100, K91-0101, K91-0102, K91-0103, K91-0104, K91-0107These additional cars were sold through the following listed outlets:Railroad NameCar NumbersOutletChesapeake & Ohio Railroad 6-Car Set (K-44151)K15-0110, K15-0385, K15-0727, K15-0827, K15-0972, K15-2500K-LINE Collectors Club (Chapel Hill, N.C.)Lackawanna Railroad 6-Car Set (K-44381)K38-0001, K38-0002, K38-0003, K38-0004, K38-0465, K38-1812The Train Station (Mountain Lakes, N.J.)Toy Train Museum CarsK85-1884, K85-1896, K85-1870, K85-1899, K85-1877Toy Train Museum (Strasburg, Pa.)Train Collectors Association CarsK85-1992, K85-1993Train Collectors Association (Strasburg, Pa.)Texas & Pacific Railroad 6-Car Set (K-44891)K89-0718, K89-1018, K89-1109, K89-1402, K89-1658, K89-1818Collectible Trains & Toys (Dallas, Texas)Pasadena Mutual Funds CarK99-1986Pasadena Group of Mutual Fund (Greenwich, Conn.)The model trains were sold from late 1991 to the present for about $75 to 125 per car.Consumers should immediately stop operating the recalled cars, and call MDK Inc. at 800) 866-9986 for information on receiving a free repair. Consumers can write to K-LINE lectric Trains (MDK, Inc), P.O. Box 2831, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27515

  • Hazard Description: If the train derails, the coupler coil spring could overheat creating a potential fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 20,000

  • Incidents: CPSC and MDK Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these model trains. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop operating the recalled cars, and call MDK Inc. at 800) 866-9986 for information on receiving a free repair.

  • Sold At: Cars were sold through hobby wholesalers and distributed to hobby and specialty retail stores nationwide.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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