Race Car Collectibles Recalled by Action Performance
Race Car Collectibles Recalled by Action Performance Companies
Why was Race Car Collectibles Recalled by Action Performance recalled?
The fluorescent light base of the unit becomes extremely hot and can melt, presenting a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the fluorescent light bases immediately. The firm is out of business. Owners of these products should immediately discard or destroy them. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Race car collectibles: Tony Stewart Home Depot Car, Jeff Gordon Dupont Car, Dale Earnhardt GM Goodwrench Car, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Car
- Company
- Action Performance Companies Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.
- Quantity
- About 1,600
- Sold at
- Specialty stores nationwide sold the product, during December 1999, for about $75.
- Recall date
- February 8, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The race car collectible is an illuminated race car panel. The race car is etched into a glass panel, measuring about 11 inches long, 6 inches wide, and .25 inch thick. The glass panel sits in a black plastic base, which is equipped with a fluorescent light and plug. The available glass panels include the Tony Stewart Home Depot Car, Jeff Gordon Dupont Car, Dale Earnhardt GM Goodwrench Car, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Car. The recalled collectibles are model numbers W9927077, W9927308, W9927019, and W9927215. The model number is found on a sticker affixed to the "Action Racing Collectibles, Inc." box.