CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children' Toys

Recalled January 20, 2004 · CPSC recall 04065 · K'NEX

Recalled "Mud Bogger" and "Street Shredder" Pump Up Racers

Recalled air motor that came in toy cars

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.

Units

About 14,000

Incidents / injuries

K'NEX has received two reports of bursting air motors, though no injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.

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

Product

Mud Boggers and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers

Manufacturer(s)

K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.

Retailers

Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys, between November 2003 and December 2003, for about $10.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →