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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 01166

Remote Controlled Toy Race Cars and Galileo Weather Thermometers

Published March 5, 2026 · Recall initiated: June 19, 2001

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.

Recall details

Distributor
Equity Marketing Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Country
US
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