Key Takeaway
CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Repair Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles by Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. was recalled on October 27, 2005. What to do: Consumers should take the recalled ride-on vehicles away from children immediately and contact the company for a free repair.
CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Repair Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles
Description
The recalled battery-powered ride-on vehicles include the Pink Corvette®, Torch Red Corvette®, Yellow Race Car Corvette®, Red Electroplate Corvette®, Fire Engine, and Batmobile® with the model numbers listed in the chart below. They were sold under the brands Safety 1st and Kid Trax by Safety 1st. The ride-on vehicles were manufactured between January 2004 and August 2005. The manufacture date is located on the underside of the unit and is molded into the plastic body as shown below. The circle on left displays the month of manufacture, the circle on the right displays the year of manufacture. The model numbers are located on the underside of the vehicles near the date code. Ride-On Vehicle Name Model Safety 1st Pink Corvette® 50503/50503A Safety 1st Torch Red Corvette® 50504/50504A Safety 1st Yellow Race Car Corvette® 50505/50505A Safety 1st Red Electroplate Corvette® 50521/50521A Kid Trax Fire Engine 50506/50506A Safety 1 st Batmobile® 50527
Injuries / Consequence
The firm has received 49 reports of overheating or melting components on the ride-on vehicles. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled ride-on vehicles away from children immediately and contact the company for a free repair.
Products Affected
Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles
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Company Information
Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should take the recalled ride-on vehicles away from children immediately and contact the company for a free repair.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.