"Power Drivers" and "Buddy L" battery-powered children's riding vehicles
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Empire Industries have announced a recall of battery-powered children's riding vehicles marketed as "Power Drivers" or "Buddy L," manufactured between July 1995 and December 1996. The vehicles, which include models named Go-Kart, Beach Splash, Sun Dream, Trail Tracker, Rescue Patrol, and Chevy Z-71 Pick-Up Truck, are powered by two 6-volt batteries and are intended for children ages 3 to 8. The recalled vehicles have battery chargers that can overheat, creating fire and injury hazards.
Because Empire Industries is no longer in business and cannot provide replacement parts, consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and either discard or destroy them. The company will assist consumers in identifying whether their vehicle is part of the recall.
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The vehicles' battery chargers can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.
Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately. Empire Industries is no longer in business and cannot provide charger adapters or other replacement parts. Consumers should discontinue use of these products, and discard or destroy them.
The recalled battery-powered children's riding vehicles were marketed as "Power Drivers" or "Buddy L" and are powered by two 6-volt batteries, and were manufactured from July 1995 to December 1996. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Go-Kart, Beach Splash, Sun Dream, Trail Tracker, Rescue Patrol, and Chevy Z-71 Pick-Up Truck. The model name "Power Drivers" or "Buddy L" appear on each vehicle. The company will help consumers identify if their model is part of the recall. Power Driver vehicles are intended for children 3 to 8 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 2.5 to 5 mph, depending on the model.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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