Huffy recalls Torex 24V ride-on toy UTVs (model 17249) sold at Walmart due to unexpected movement after battery recharge, risking injury. Consumers must stop using and get a free replacement controller.
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Huffy is recalling Torex 24-volt ride-on toy UTVs because they can unexpectedly move when connecting the battery after recharging, which may cause injury. These toys were sold at Walmart between June and November 2019 and need immediate replacement of the controller. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2956-huffy-torex-ride-on-utvs-recall-battery-connection-injury-hazard.
“Huffy Torex Ride-on UTVs Recall: Battery Connection Injury Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2956-huffy-torex-ride-on-utvs-recall-battery-connection-injury-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8953 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Huffy-Recalls-Torex-Ride-on-Toy-UTVs-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Dec. 2, 2020, that Huffy is recalling Torex ride-on toy UTVs due to an injury hazard. Consumers should stop using the toys and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller.
How to tell if you have it
Huffy Torex 24-volt ride-on toy UTVs
Model number 17249
Date codes: 16919, 17119, 18019, 19019, 20019, 20219, 20519, 24819, 24919, 25019, 25219, 25319, 25419, 32219, 32319 and 33719
Sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online from August 2019 through September 2020
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy UTV and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller. Contact Huffy toll-free at 888-366-3828 from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at torex@huffy.com or online at https://www.huffybikes.com/recalls/.
The hazard
The ride-on toy can unexpectedly move when connecting the battery after recharging, posing an injury hazard. Huffy has received 36 reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls include the Sanlebi Pet Vet Playsets Recall on April 16, 2026, and the Yamazuki Youth ATVs Recall on Aug. 13, 2026. The WYBITNY Bed Rails Recall occurred on Nov. 6, 2025.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for the model number 17249 under the left rear wheel well. The date codes range from 16919 to 33719, indicating production between June 2019 and November 2019. These toys are black with red trim and have "Torex" labels on the front and side.
Brand
Huffy
Product
Huffy Torex 24V ride-on toy UTVs
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Toy Now
Immediately stop using the recalled Torex 24V ride-on toy UTV as it can unexpectedly move after battery reconnection.
Contact Huffy for Replacement
Reach out to Huffy for a free replacement controller to fix the safety issue.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy UTV and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from August 2019 through September 2020 for about $500.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Huffy
We’ve drafted a message you can send Huffy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8953 — Huffy Torex Ride-on UTVs Recall: Battery Connection Injury Hazard
Hello,
I own a Huffy Torex Ride-on UTVs Recall: Battery Connection Injury Hazard that is covered by recall 8953 from Huffy.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy UTV and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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