CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys
USCPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys
Recalling Firm: K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Mud Boggers and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-KNEX-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Toys- |
| Title | CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mud-bogger-street-shredder.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled "Mud Bogger" and "Street Shredder" Pump Up Racers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/air-motor.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled air motor that came in toy cars |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | K'NEX has received two reports of bursting air motors, though no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Mud Boggers and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers |
| Products › Type | Toy Cars |
| Products › Category I D | 2188 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 2556 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product. |
| Retailers › Name | Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys, between November 2003 and December 2003, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2004-01-20T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04065 |
| Manufacturers › Name | K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa. |
| 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' website at www.knex.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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