The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·99012·Announced 1998-10-22

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ride-On Vehicles Recalled for Electrical Hazards

Fisher-Price is recalling various Power Wheels battery-powered ride-on vehicles due to risks of electrocution, electric shock, and fire.

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 risk-of-harm products (electrocution and fire) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of numerous Fisher-Price Power Wheels battery-powered ride-on cars and trucks. The affected products include a wide range of models, such as the 400 SZ, Barbie Beach Buggie, Big Foot, Caterpillar, Corvette, Fire Truck, Ford F-150, and various Jeep and Kawasaki models.

The recall is issued because the vehicles present hazards of electrocution, electric shock, and fire-related burns. The source text does not specify the exact technical defect or the number of units involved, but it identifies the potential for serious electrical and thermal injuries.

Consumers who own any of the listed Fisher-Price Power Wheels models should stop using them immediately. They should contact Fisher-Price or follow the instructions provided by the CPSC to arrange for the necessary repairs to mitigate the electrical and fire risks.

The recalled product

Product
400 SZ Fisher-Price Power Wheels battery-powered ride-on cars/trucks
Manufacturer
Power Wheels
Category
Consumer Product — Ride-on Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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