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Product recall · CPSCApril 4, 2013Serious
Dynacraft Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The Urban Shredder ride-on toys can unexpectedly accelerate and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy, disconnect the battery and return the shredder to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.
Who to contact: Dynacraft at (800) 551-0032 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.dynacraftbike.com, and click on "Owners," then select "Warnings/Recalls."
The product
This recall involves battery-operated Hot Wheels branded Urban Shredder ride-on toys. The toys were sold in green and black (Model Nos. 8801-05 and 8801-05com) or red and black (Model No. 8801-15) and have Hot Wheels graphics. Recalled models were manufactured on September 15, 2012, October 15, 2012, or December 1, 2012. Model number 8801-15 or 8801-05 or 8801-05com and the date of manufacture, formatted as "YYYY/MM/DD," are printed on a data label on the underside of the Urban Shredder. The serial number can be found etched or printed on the underside of the Urban Shredder near the data label. Serial numbers included in the recall have: a. letters "CT-EEI" followed by a six-digit number in the range of 000001 through 003075 and 010759 through 011075; b. or the letters "CT-EEJ" followed by a six digit number in the range of 003076 through 010758; c. or the letters "CT-CEJ" followed by a six digit number in the range of 003000 through 005000.
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,900
- Recall date
- April 4, 2013
- Brand
- Heshan Congtin Technological Development Co. Ltd., of China
- Made or distributed by
- Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Dynacraft has received 17 reports of the Urban Shredder toys accelerating. No injuries have been reported.
8801-15
Target, Toys R Us and Walmart stores and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Walmart.com from November 2012 to February 2013 for between $270 and $350.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Dynacraft Recalls Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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