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CPSC, Nikko America Announce Recall of Radio-Control Toy Trucks

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsApr 13, 2004
Recalled Chevy Avalanche radio-control toy truck
Recalled Chevy Avalanche radio-control toy truck
Recalled Ford F-150 radio-control toy truck
Recalled Ford F-150 radio-control toy truck
Recalled Hummer Wagon radio-control toy truck
Recalled Hummer Wagon radio-control toy truck
Recalled Jeep Rubicon radio-control toy truck
Recalled Jeep Rubicon radio-control toy truck

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

Hazard

A problem with the circuit board causes the toy truck to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the toy trucks and contact Nikko America for instructions on returning the product for a free circuit board replacement.

Incidents & injuries

Nikko America has received five reports of the toy trucks overheating, resulting in minor property damage caused by fire and smoke. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled toy trucks were manufactured from April 2003 through January 2004. The trucks are 1/10 scale models (approximately 18 inches in length) of the Chevy Avalanche (model 100021A), the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (model 100022A and 100022B), the Hummer Wagon (model 100023A and 100023B) and the Ford F150 (model 100024A and 100024B). Model numbers can be found on the body of the truck, along with the vehicle make and model names.

Sold on

Major toy and discount department stores nationwide sold the toy trucks, from July 2003 through February 2004, for about $60.

Contact the company

Contact Nikko America toll-free at (800) 736-4556 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 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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