Recall Extended - is Polaris putting Children at risk due to fire hazard?

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Recall date: October 27, 2016
Units:
About 3,000
Description:
This recall involves Peg Perego’s 850 Polaris Sportsman ride-on, 24-volt battery operated toy vehicles intended for children ages 5 to 7 years. The ATV-style vehicles for two people are silver, red and black and have four wheels, a flip-up backrest for the back passenger and a front and rear luggage rack. Vehicles with date codes 651016, 651017, 651020, 651021, 651022, 651023, 651024, 651027, 651028, 651029, 651030, 660304, 660305, 661123, 661124, 661125 and 661130 are included in this recall. The date code can be found underneath the vehicle seat. Sportsman Twin and 850 EFI appear on the side of the ride-on vehicle and Polaris appears on the side of the vehicle’s seat.

Incidents/Injuries:
Peg Perego has received three reports of the children’s ride-on toy vehicles overheating, including one report of a burn.


Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy vehicles and contact Peg Perego to receive a free replacement circuit board with instructions, including shipping. Consumers can also access the installation instructions on the firm’s website. Peg Perego is contacting known customers directly.

Sold At:
Online retailers including Amazon.com, Cabelas.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Wal-Mart.com from October 2014 through April 2016 for between $500 and $600.

Manufacturer(s):
Peg Perego USA, of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Manufactured In:
United States

Source - Peg Perego Recalls Children’s Ride-On Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

 

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[CumminsPusher]

That's sad to hear on a child's toy

 

[Delton]

Hate the idea of any child being harmed. But you gotta admit there's a tiny bit of humor in the irony that even toys with the Polaris name are overheating. I have an obnoxious coworker that brags constantly on his Ranger. He lived for the fact Rangers don't have recalls. So I was all too happy to burst his bubble when the 900 was recalled for heat shield falling off.