Product name | Tek Nek battery-powered children's riding vehicles |
Description | The Tek Nek vehicles being recalled are powered by one 6-volt battery and were manufactured before April 2000. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Prowler, Dodge Ram, Corvette, SPX Motorcycle and Honda. The model name appears on each vehicle. Some models have working lights and horn, engine and music sounds. A label on the vehicle reads "MADE IN CHINA." Tek Nek vehicles are intended for children 1 ½ to 4 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 1 to 2 mph, depending on the model. |
Problem | The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children |
Distribution | Sold in toy stores and discount department stores nationwide |
Company | Tek Nek Toys, Mokena, Illinois; (877) 446-7719 |
Dates sold | July 1998 through April 2000 |
Date posted | 12/28/2001 |
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |