The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·00177·Announced 2000-08-31

Tek Nek Children's Riding Vehicles Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Tek Nek is recalling about 294,000 children's riding vehicles because battery chargers and wires can overheat, posing fire and injury risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard and reported burn injuries to consumers, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury reports or fire hazards).

Plain-English summary

Tek Nek Toys is recalling approximately 294,000 children's riding vehicles sold nationwide from July 1998 through April 2000. The recalled models, which include the Prowler, Dodge Ram, Corvette, SPX Motorcycle, and Honda, are powered by one 6-volt battery and were manufactured before April 2000. These plastic vehicles, intended for children aged 1-1/2 to 4 years, were sold at toy stores and discount department stores for about $89.

The recall is due to a hazard where the vehicles' battery chargers or wires can overheat while the vehicles are being charged. This overheating presents fire and injury hazards to children. CPSC and Tek Nek have received 17 reports of battery chargers and wires overheating. Additionally, two consumers reported burning their hands while unplugging or charging the vehicles.

Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and should not charge them or allow children to use them until they have received a new charger. Consumers can contact Tek Nek at (888) 900-0155 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, to receive a free, new charger.

The recalled product

Product
Tek Nek children's riding vehicles
Manufacturer
Tek Nek Toys, of Mokena, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
294,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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