Cpsc, Fisher-price Announce Recall To Repair Power Wheels Ride-on Battery-powered Vehicles

Fisher-Price is recalling Power Wheels ride-on battery-powered vehicles because the electrical components can overheat and cause fires, which can injure children or damage homes, and because wiring problems can prevent the vehicles from stopping. The recall affects Power Wheels sold nationwide. This is classified as a Class I recall, indicating a serious hazard.

Recalling firm

Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Product

Fisher-Price Power Wheels

Reason

The vehicles' electrical components can overheat and cause fires. Children can suffer injuries from fires and house fires can occur. Additionally, wiring problems can prevent the vehicles from stopping.

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

United States

Agency

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Recall date

1998-10-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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