JAKKS Pacific is recalling about 17,500 Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer Cars because the acceleration pedal can become clogged with debris and stick, causing the vehicle to continue moving after the child's foot is removed. The firm has received 65 reports of stuck pedals, including 15 incidents where the cars crashed into structures and one report of a minor injury (a chafed hand). Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit that includes a replacement pedal.
The stuck acceleration pedal prevents the vehicle from stopping as expected, posing a crash hazard to the child and others. There have been 15 reports of vehicles crashing into permanent structures due to this defect.
Consumers should immediately stop using the 24V Ride-On cars and contact JAKKS Pacific to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit includes a free replacement pedal with installation instructions.
Vehicles currently being sold are not involved in this recall.
Recalled Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Cars
Recalled Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Cars (date code location)
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response