CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall to Repair Power Wheels Ride-On Battery-Powered Vehicles
The recalled Power Wheels cars and trucks have been sold under nearly 100 model names. The Power Wheels logo and the model name are on each vehicle. All models with two batteries are recalled, and certain models with one battery are recalled. The company will help consumers identify if their model is part of the recall. Power Wheels cars and trucks are intended for children 2 to 7 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 1 to 5 mph, depending on the model. Power Wheels sold after October 1998 are not involved in this recall.
- Published by source
- 1998-10-22
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-21
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
Affected
- Manufacturer
- Fisher-Price
- Products
- Fisher-Price Power Wheels
Whether your exact unit is affected depends on the model, serial number and region in the official notice.
What the official notice says
Risk: The vehicles' electrical components can overheat and cause fires. Children can suffer injuries from fires and house fires can occur. Additionally, wiring problems can prevent the vehicles from stopping.
Remedy / actions:
- Consumers should remove the vehicles' batteries right away and not let children use these Power Wheels vehicles. The firm will be providing pro-rated refunds based on the age of the recalled products.
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Sources
- U.S. CPSC Recalls Tier A · official published 1998-10-22
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