The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·06539·Announced 2006-03-29

Radio-Controlled Toy Trucks Recalled for Fire Hazard

QVC is recalling Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks because electrical circuits can overheat, posing a fire risk.

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 with reported property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

QVC is recalling Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks, model number T23624, due to a fire hazard. The 10-inch by 11-inch radio-controlled trucks were sold in blue or green and come with a charger, a 9.6V rechargeable battery pack, and a 9-volt battery. The model number is printed on the packaging above the Universal Product Code.

The electrical circuits within the trucks can overheat, causing the toy to overheat and posing a risk of fire. There have been 14 reports of overheating, smoking, melting, and fire, including two reports of minor property damage to a countertop and an electrical receptacle. No reports of personal injuries have been received.

About 8,000 units were sold by QVC nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for between $40 and $44. The product was manufactured in Hong Kong by Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will send a letter to purchasers instructing them to return the battery pack and battery charger to obtain a full refund. For more information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 or visit www.qvc.com.

The recalled product

Product
Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks
Manufacturer
Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC, of Pittsfield, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
8,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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