CPSC, Empire Industries Announce Recall of Children's Riding Vehicles
⚠️ The vehicles' battery chargers can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Baby & Kids
- Published
- August 31, 2000
What's affected?
- Product
- "Power Drivers" and "Buddy L" battery-powered children's riding vehicles
- Retailers
- Toy stores and retail catalogs sold the vehicles nationwide, from July 1995 through December 1997, for about $130 to $250.
Additional details
The recalled battery-powered children's riding vehicles were marketed as "Power Drivers" or "Buddy L" and are powered by two 6-volt batteries, and were manufactured from July 1995 to December 1996. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Go-Kart, Beach Splash, Sun Dream, Trail Tracker, Rescue Patrol, and Chevy Z-71 Pick-Up Truck. The model name "Power Drivers" or "Buddy L" appear on each vehicle. The company will help consumers identify if their model is part of the recall. Power Driver vehicles are intended for children 3 to 8 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 2.5 to 5 mph, depending on the model.
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately. Empire Industries is no longer in business and cannot provide charger adapters or other replacement parts. Consumers should discontinue use of these products, and discard or destroy them.
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