CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Children's Riding Vehicles
⚠️ The vehicles' battery charger or wires 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
- Tek Nek children's riding vehicles
- Retailers
- Toy stores and discount department stores sold the vehicles nationwide, from July 1998 through April 2000, for about $89.
Additional details
The Tek Nek vehicles being recalled are powered by one 6-volt battery and were manufactured before April 2000. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Prowler, Dodge Ram, Corvette, SPX Motorcycle and Honda. The model name appears on each vehicle. Some models have working lights and horn, engine and music sounds. A label on the vehicle reads "MADE IN CHINA." Tek Nek vehicles are intended for children 1-1/2 to 4 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 1 to 2 mph, depending on the model.
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact Tek Nek to receive a free, new charger. Consumers should not charge the vehicles or let children use the vehicles until they have received the new charger.
Consumer contact
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