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"Mini Racer F-1" racing car sets, item number 3360

CPSC Recall #93-108 - September 27, 1993

Recall Summary

Recall Number93-108
Recall DateSeptember 27, 1993
Remedy TypeRefund
Units Affected28,800
ImporterCrest Industries Corp., of Deer Park, NY
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

The racing car sets were sold at Britts
Elmore
McCrory
H.L. Green
Kress
McClellan
T. G. & Y.
Silver
J.J. Newberry
G.C. Murphy
and some independent variety stores. They sold for $.99 each.

Product

"Mini Racer F-1" racing car sets, item number 3360

Description

PRODUCT: 28,800 "Mini Racer F-1" racing car sets, item number 3360, imported and distributed by McCrory and Crest Industries nationwide between November 1, 1992 and May 31, 1993. The car sets were sold at a number of independent variety stores for $.99 each. The car sets contain six brightly-colored plastic racing cars in a cardboard blister package. Each racing car has a number on the hood and a decal on the airfoil, behind the engine, that reads "Fire Bird." PROBLEM: During routine testing of the cars by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the wheels and axles separated, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the cars away from young children immediately and return the cars to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may call McCrory at (800) 284-3704. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, McCrory Stores, York, PA and Crest Industries Corp., Deer Park, NY are voluntarily recalling 28,800 "Mini Racer F-1" racing car sets, item number 3360. During routine testing of the racing cars by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the wheels and axles separated, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. The car sets contain six brightly-colored plastic "Mini Racer F-1" racing cars in a cardboard blister package. The racing cars measure 3-1/2 inches long and 1-1/4 inches wide. Each car has the following: a number on the hood, two sets of wheels in the front and one set in the back, a silver engine, an airfoil with a decal that reads "Fire Bird," and a driver sitting in the seat. The label on the blister package reads in part: "ITEM NO. 3360 . . . MADE IN CHINA." The "Mini Racer F-1" racing cars were imported by Crest Industries from China and distributed by McCrory nationwide between November 1, 1992 and May 31, 1993. The racing car sets were sold at Britts, Elmore, McCrory, H.L. Green, Kress, McClellan, T. G. & Y., Silver, J.J. Newberry, G.C. Murphy, and some independent variety stores. They sold for $.99 each. Consumers are urged to take the cars away from young children immediately and return the toys to the stores where purchased for a full refund. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact McCrory toll-free at: (800) 284-3704. Neither CPSC nor McCrory and Crest are aware of any injuries involving these racing cars. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.

Hazard

During routine testing of the cars by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the wheels and axles separated, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children.

Incidents & Injuries

Neither CPSC nor McCrory and Crest are aware of any injuries involving these racing cars.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers are urged to take the cars away from young children immediately and return the toys to the stores where purchased for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside, if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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