Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer Cars
Recall Product Images
Potential Risks or Issues
If the acceleration pedal on the battery-operated ride-on toy becomes clogged with debris, it can stick after the user’s foot is removed from the pedal, posing a crash hazard.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
The firm has received 65 reports of incidents of debris-clogged pedals sticking, of which 15 of the vehicles crashed into permanent structures with one minor injury, a chafed hand.
About the Recall
This recall involves certain battery-operated Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-on Racers with specific date codes only. The vehicles are red, white, and blue in color with the letter “M” in the center of a white circle on the front of the vehicle. The vehicles have an 8-character alphanumeric manufacturing date code, in the format of XXXXVEO1, located on the bottom of the blue panel on the vehicle’s underside. The only vehicles subject to this recall have the following date codes: 1752VE01, 1782VE01, 1952VE01, 2242VE01, 2352VE01, 2852VE01, 0583VE01. Vehicles currently being sold are not involved in this recall.
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The unique identification of the recalled product is the 8-character alphanumeric manufacturing date code, located on the bottom of the blue panel on the vehicle’s underside.
How Many Units Are Affected? Affected Batch/Date Range
About 17,500 units of the Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer Cars are affected by this recall. The affected date codes for these units are: 1752VE01, 1782VE01, 1952VE01, 2242VE01, 2352VE01, 2852VE01, 0583VE01.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
The distributor of the recalled product is JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Santa Monica, California.
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
The recalled product was sold online and in stores at Target, Walmart, Entertainment Earth, and Nebraska Furniture Mart. It was also available for purchase online at Amazon.com, Macy’s, and Game Stop. The sales period was from October 2022 through January 2024, and the price was approximately $400.
Where was This Manufactured?
The recalled product was manufactured in China.
Actions for Consumers
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.
Remedy Process
To remedy the issue, consumers can contact JAKKS Pacific toll-free at 855-602-5464 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday. They can also visit the JAKKS Pacific website at www.jakks.com, click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page, then click on “Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer Pedal Product Recall To Repair” or visit Jakks.com/recall-information/mario-kart-24v-ride-on-racer-pedal-recall-to-repair/ for more information.
Additional Information
For additional information, consumers can visit the official recall page on the CPSC website: JAKKS Pacific Recalls Children’s Mario Kart Ride-On Racer Car Toys Due to Crash Hazard
Regulatory Compliance
- Recall ID: 9933
- Recall Number: 24210
- Recall Date: April 25, 2024
- Last Publish Date: April 25, 2024
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victim?
To protect yourself from falling victim to this recall, check the manufacturing date code located on the bottom of the blue panel on the vehicle’s underside. If your Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer Car has one of the affected date codes (1752VE01, 1782VE01, 1952VE01, 2242VE01, 2352VE01, 2852VE01, 0583VE01), immediately stop using it and contact JAKKS Pacific for a free repair kit.
Final Thought
It is crucial to take immediate action if you own one of the affected Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer Cars. The potential crash hazard posed by the debris-clogged pedal can lead to serious injuries. By contacting JAKKS Pacific, you can ensure the necessary repairs are made to make the product safe for use.
