January 20, 2004
Name
of product:
"Mud Boggers" and "Street Shredders" Pump Up Racers
Units: About 14,000
Manufacturer: K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.
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.
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.
Sold at: Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys
between November 2003 and December 2003 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars
immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or
alternative product.
Consumer 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's Web site at http://www.knex.com/recall.php.