CPSCGeneral Alert
Radio Control Toy Trucks Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard
Published: March 29, 2006Recall ID: 06539Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat, causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire.
Product Description & Identification
The Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine is 10 inches by 11 inches and was sold in blue or green. The radio-controlled Stunt Machine comes with one charger, one 9.6V rechargeable battery pack, and one 9-volt battery. The model number, T23624, is written only on the product's packaging, located above the Universal Product Code. The Stunt Machine comes with two orange flame decals on each side of the vehicle, one of which includes "Stunt Machine" in orange block lettering. A "Thunder Spin" logo can be found on the bottom of the vehicle.
Affected Products
Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Radio-Control-Toy-Trucks-Sold-by-QVC-Recalled-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Radio Control Toy Trucks Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/95a0cf4b5f8843ac971fe212e8d1f587.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Toy Truck |
| Hazards › Name | Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat, causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been 14 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and fire, including two reports of minor property damage to a countertop and electrical receptacle. No reports of injuries have been received. |
| Products › Name | Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks |
| Products › Type | Toy Trucks |
| Products › Category I D | 2207 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,000 |
| Recall I D | 3408 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will send a letter to all purchasers of the product notifying them of the product's recall and instructing them to return the battery pack and battery charger to obtain a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | QVC Inc. nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for between $40 and $44. |
| Recall Date | 2006-03-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine is 10 inches by 11 inches and was sold in blue or green. The radio-controlled Stunt Machine comes with one charger, one 9.6V rechargeable battery pack, and one 9-volt battery. The model number, T23624, is written only on the product's packaging, located above the Universal Product Code. The Stunt Machine comes with two orange flame decals on each side of the vehicle, one of which includes "Stunt Machine" in orange block lettering. A "Thunder Spin" logo can be found on the bottom of the vehicle. |
| Distributors › Name | QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 06539 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact QVC Inc., at (800) 367-9444 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.qvc.com under the product recall section. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Hong Kong |