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Radio-controlled toy car with remote control.

Burns, Electric shock, Fire Toys Serious risk

Radio-controlled toy car with remote control. was recalled on 12 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1034/07. Burns, Electric shock, Fire risk reported by Hungary. The product poses a risk of :(i) electric shock because:- the plug of the battery charger is non-standardized, therefore the live pins are accessible when connecting to the power supply,- the cover of the battery charger can be removed without using a tool which may entail the accessibility of live parts,- the age symbol (8 years), certain safety instructions of the battery charger and warnings are missing.

Photo of recalled product: Radio-controlled toy car with remote control.
Alert Number1034/07
BrandBEI TIAN.
CategoryToys
Risk TypeBurns, Electric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberBT-22528-3, BT-22528-4
Published12 October 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of :(i) electric shock because:- the plug of the battery charger is non-standardized, therefore the live pins are accessible when connecting to the power supply,- the cover of the battery charger can be removed without using a tool which may entail the accessibility of live parts,- the age symbol (8 years), certain safety instructions of the battery charger and warnings are missing. (ii) burns and fire since the batteries can be charged in the toy car, they are removable without using a tool and interchangeable with the dry battery. The contacts of the battery holder of the remote control can be short-circuited, the insulation of the wires in the toy car can get damaged. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and relevant European standards EN-60335 and EN-50088.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The package of the product contains a plastic toy car with a control frequency of 27 MHz, (labelling on the product “HUMP KILLER UNSF-528”, number plate: BT-22528-3 or “TRAMP OVER HILL AND DALE JUPER BT-528, number plate: BT-22528-4), operated by batteries, a battery charger (model No.: KW3307 AC 220-240V; 7,5V; 250 mA Class II), a remote control (“RADIO CONTROL BT RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM”), 4 batteries ( “Ni-Cd JN 1,2V AA500mAh” or Ni-Cd 1,2V AA700mAh”), and a dry battery of 9V 6LR61. Size: L: 21 cm x W: 15 cm x H: 12 cm.

🌡️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a burns, electric shock, fire hazard related to Radio-controlled toy car with remote control..

About this risk

This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.

Who is at risk?

All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.

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