CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-01-20 · 04065
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04065
Date
2004-01-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Mud Boggers" and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.
Retailer(s)
Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys, between November 2003 and December 2003, for about $10.
Country of manufacture
China
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.