Remote Controlled Toy Race Cars and Galileo Weather Thermometers
Published June 19, 2001
Summary
CPSC records recall 01166, published June 19, 2001. Reported units: About 4,300 Remote Controlled Race Cars and 28,000 Galileo thermometers.
What's the hazard
Problems with the circuits are rendering some of the Remote Controlled Race Cars inoperable. These cars can overheat and emit smoke and may pose a potential burn hazard. The thermometers contain a liquid that is flammable and a hazardous substance that could be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these cars immediately, remove the batteries from the remote controlled race cars and the remote controls and return the remote controlled race cars and remote controls to the Texaco station where purchased, for a full refund. Consumers also may return the items for a full refund, by obtaining a prepaid shipping label by calling Equity Marketing Inc. Consumers should stop using these thermometers immediately and return them to the Christmas Tree Shops Inc. where purchased, for a refund.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Equity Marketing Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Remote Controlled Toy Race Cars and Galileo Weather Thermometers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 01166 on June 19, 2001. Reported hazard: Problems with the circuits are rendering some of the Remote Controlled Race Cars inoperable. These cars can overheat and emit smoke and may pose a potential burn hazard. The thermometers contain a liquid that is flammable and a hazardous substance that could be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these cars immediately, remove the batteries from the remote controlled race cars and the remote controls and return the remote controlled race cars and remote controls to the Texaco station where purchased, for a full refund. Consumers also may return the items for a full refund, by obtaining a prepaid shipping label by calling Equity Marketing Inc. Consumers should stop using these thermometers immediately and return them to the Christmas Tree Shops Inc. where purchased, for a refund.