Trailblazer All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) battery wiring harness
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Pines of America Inc. has recalled the ATV Trailblazer, Model No. PP9083, a battery-operated ride-on toy motorcycle designed for children ages 4-7 that sold for approximately $99.00. The company discovered that under certain circumstances, a short circuit can occur in the battery wiring harness, causing overheating at that location. Pines was aware of 30 reports of incidents involving this short circuit, though no injuries have been reported. The recall applies only to units produced between July 21, 1983 and April 16, 1984, which can be identified by a "Trailblazer" decal on the rear of the toy.
According to the record, consumers who own an affected ATV Trailblazer should discontinue use immediately. The record states: "Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products." The manufacturer is out of business. For further information, consumers can contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission's toll-free hotline at 800-638-CPSC or the teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired at (301) 595-7054.
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Toy ATV's Recalled by Pines NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued July 3, 1985, Revised July 10, 2001 Release # 85-035 Battery Operated Toy ATV's Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pines of America Inc., a toy manufacturer located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is out of business. Owners of the ATV Trailblazer - Model No. PP9083 are to discontinue use immediately. The ATV Trailblazer is a battery operated ride-on toy motorcycle for children ages 4-7. It sold for approximately $99.00. Pines had learned that under certain circumstances a short circuit can occur in the battery wiring harness. Pines of America was aware of 30 reports of incidents involving a short circuit, which have resulted in overheating at the battery harness location. While no injuries have been reported as a result of the overheating, consumers owning this toy are requested to discontinue use immediately. The problem applies only to the ATV Trailblazers -Model PP9083 produced between July 21, 1983 and April 16, 1984 and not to any other Pines' Riding Toys. The affected model can be identified by a decal on the rear of the toy which designates the name Trailblazer. Further information on this recall can be obtained by calling the Consumer Product Safety Commission's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (301) 595-7054. Pines of America Battery Operated ATV Trailblazer, Model No. PP9083
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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