Cinderella Battery-Powered Toy Cars Recalled by Dumar International USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-19). Hazards: fire, burn. About 64,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08195 |
| Published | 2008-02-19 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Ride-on |
| Products | Cinderella 12-Volt Electric Ride-On Vehicles |
| Firm named in the title | Dumar International USA |
| Firms | Dumar International USA, of Franklin, Mass. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 64,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $200. |
Description
The electric ride-on toy resembles the Pontiac Solstice. It is light blue and has Cinderella graphics on the front and sides. The wheels, steering wheel and two seats are pink. The white dashboard may contain an optional radio. "Pontiac Solstice" is printed on the back of the car. "Walt Disney's Cinderella Special Edition" is printed on the license plate. It is designed for children 4 to 7 years old.
Hazard
The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard to children riding in the car.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and contact Dumar International for a free retrofit kit, including a new battery.
Incidents and injuries
The firm and CPSC are aware of 40 incidents of the toy car's wires overheating. In several incidents, smoke was seen coming out from underneath the seat area where the battery is located. In one incident, flames shot from under the hood while a 4-year-old girl was riding the vehicle. No injuries have been reported.
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