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Remote Controlled Toy Race Cars
PRODUCT: Remote Controlled Toy Race Cars - Equity Marketing Inc., of Los
Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 4,300 Remote Controlled
Race Cars. The remote controlled race cars are black with the number 28
printed in red on the doors and roof and the Texaco logo printed on the
hood of the car. The cars are about 8-inches long by 3-inches wide and
2-inches high. A black cordless remote control is sold with the cars and
reads in part " FORWARD," and "REVERSE" in yellow print. Participating
Texaco gas stations nationwide sold the cars under the "Need for Speed"
promotion from May 2001 through June 1, 2001 for about $12 with any $10
purchase.
PROBLEM: 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.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Equity Marketing Inc. has received three reports of
the toy cars emitting smoke. No injuries have been reported.
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. at (888) 747-4355 between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or by writing to Remote Controlled
Car Recall, Equity Marketing, Inc. at 6330 San Vicente Blvd., Los
Angeles, CA 90048. For more information, consumers may also visit the
firm's web site.
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