CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Children's Riding Vehicles

Recalled August 31, 2000 · CPSC recall 00177 · Tek Nek Toys

Recalled Tek Nek children's riding vehicle

Hazard

The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact Tek Nek to receive a free, new charger. Consumers should not charge the vehicles or let children use the vehicles until they have received the new charger.

Units

About 294,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Tek Nek have received 17 reports of battery chargers and wires overheating, while vehicles were being charged. Two consumers burned their hands while unplugging or charging the vehicles.

Description

The Tek Nek vehicles being recalled are powered by one 6-volt battery and were manufactured before April 2000. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Prowler, Dodge Ram, Corvette, SPX Motorcycle and Honda. The model name appears on each vehicle. Some models have working lights and horn, engine and music sounds. A label on the vehicle reads "MADE IN CHINA." Tek Nek vehicles are intended for children 1-1/2 to 4 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 1 to 2 mph, depending on the model.

What to do

Contact

Consumers may contact Tek Nek at (888) 900-0155 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product

Tek Nek children's riding vehicles

Imported by

Tek Nek Toys, of Mokena, Ill.

Retailers

Toy stores and discount department stores sold the vehicles nationwide, from July 1998 through April 2000, for about $89.

Made in

China

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