The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·98001·Announced 1997-10-02

United Tradeline Recalls Hot Pet Car Toys Due to Choking Hazard

United Tradeline is recalling about 4,400 Hot Pet Car toys because small pieces could break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 choking hazard (aspiration) for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

United Tradeline Inc. is recalling approximately 4,400 battery-operated "Hot Pet Car" toys in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is due to a risk that small pieces could break off the toy cars, presenting a serious aspiration hazard to young children. The company and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving this toy, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

The affected toy is a red car driven by a yellow dog with orange ears, wearing a purple bow, and using a cellular phone. The car measures about 3.5 inches wide, 5 inches high, and 8 inches long. When turned on, the wheels turn crookedly, and the toy plays music and sound effects. The car features decals bearing the words "YAHOO!" and "NO. 1." The toy was made in China and packaged in a green box labeled "HOT PET CAR" and "I.C SOUND," with model number HK-736 written on the sides.

The toys were sold primarily in the Los Angeles, California area from April 1997 through May 1997 for about $3. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and contact United Tradeline Inc. at (888) 898-9296 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday, or write to the company at 11800 E. Clark Street, Arcadia, CA 91006 for information on a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Hot Pet Car Toy Recalled by United Tradeline
Manufacturer
United Tradeline
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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