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

U.S. CPSCFireAug 31, 2000
Recalled Tek Nek children's riding vehicle
Recalled Tek Nek children's riding vehicle

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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