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Product name Hedstrom Probe VI
Description The Probe VI is a 6-wheeled, 2-speed toy all terrain vehicle with two motors powered by two 6-volt get-type lead acid batteries. A separate charger is supplied with each vehicle. The affected units can be identified by the model identification label located on the front underside of the plastic body. Models affected in this recall are: 67-3890, 67-3891, 67-3892, 67-38921, 67-3893 and 67-38931 with dates of manufacture prior to June 1985, as shown on the model identification label. 
Problem These vehicles without fuses can catch fire while the toy is being stored or while it is being ridden by a child resulting in burns to the child. 
Distribution Sold nationally - Refer to CPSC Hotline (800) 638-2772. 
Company Hedstrom Corporation, Bedford, Pennsylvania. 
Dates sold 1983 to June 1985. 
Date posted 01/04/2002 
 

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