The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·00063b·Announced 2000-02-08

Action Performance Race Car Collectibles Recalled for Fire Hazard

Action Performance Companies recalled four illuminated race car collectibles because the fluorescent light base can become extremely hot and melt, presenting a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where the light base can become extremely hot and melt. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Action Performance Companies Inc. is recalling specific illuminated race car collectibles, including the Tony Stewart Home Depot Car, Jeff Gordon Dupont Car, Dale Earnhardt GM Goodwrench Car, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Car. The recalled items are model numbers W9927077, W9927308, W9927019, and W9927215. These collectibles consist of an etched glass panel in a black plastic base equipped with a fluorescent light and plug.

The recall is due to a fire hazard: the fluorescent light base of the unit can become extremely hot and melt. The source text states that no injuries have been reported. About 1,600 units were sold at specialty stores nationwide during December 1999 for about $75.

Consumers should stop using the fluorescent light bases immediately. Because the firm is out of business, owners of these products should immediately discard or destroy them. Consumers can contact the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Race car collectibles: Tony Stewart Home Depot Car, Jeff Gordon Dupont Car, Dale Earnhardt GM Goodwrench Car, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Car
Manufacturer
Action Performance Companies Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.
Category
Consumer Product — Collectibles
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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