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

U.S. CPSCDamage to sightCutsSold on TargetJan 20, 2004
Recalled "Mud Bogger" and "Street Shredder" Pump Up Racers
Recalled "Mud Bogger" and "Street Shredder" Pump Up Racers
Recalled air motor that came in toy cars
Recalled air motor that came in toy cars

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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 on

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

Contact the company

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

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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