CPSCJune 9, 2004

CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. Announce recall

CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. Announce Recall of Kiddie Car Cruisers Sold Exclusively at Big Y Stores

Why was CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. Announce recalled?

The Kiddie Car Cruiser can continue to run when the accelerator is no longer depressed, which could result in the rider losing control of the car.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled car immediately and return it to a Big Y store to receive a refund. Contact: For additional questions, call Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. at (877) 332-9006 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.

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
Kiddie Car Cruisers
Company
Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC), of Jacksonville, Fla.
Quantity
About 500
Sold at
Big Y Stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, from May 6 to May 13, 2004, for about $100 with a Big Y Express savings card and about $300 without a savings card.
Recall date
June 9, 2004
Incidents / injuries
FEBC has received 10 reports of the Kiddie Car Cruiser continuing to run when the accelerator was not depressed. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Kiddie Car Cruiser is a battery-operated ride-on toy car that measures about 27 inches high by 30 inches wide and 44 inches long. "Turbo" and "Cruiser" are printed on labels on the side of the ride-on toys.

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