FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 1997
Release # 98-001
Company Phone Number: (888) 898-9296 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
CPSC, United Tradeline Announce Recall of Toy "Hot Pet Car"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), United Tradeline Inc. of
Arcadia, Calif., is recalling about 4,400 battery-operated
toy cars. Small pieces could break off the cars, presenting
a serious aspiration hazard to young children.
CPSC and United Tradeline Inc. are not aware of any
injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted
to prevent the possibility of injury.
The Hot Pet Car is a red car driven by a yellow dog
with orange ears wearing a purple bow and using a cellular
phone. The car measures about 3.5 inches wide, 5 inches high
and 8 inches long. When turned on, the wheels turn
crookedly, and the toy plays music and sound effects. The
sound effects also can be activated by pressing the center
of the spare tire on the trunk. The car has decals bearing
the words "YAHOO!" and "NO. 1." The toy, made in China, is
packaged in a green box labeled in part "HOT PET CAR," and
"I.C SOUND." The model number, HK-736, also is written on
the sides of the box.
Small retail and toy stores sold the toy cars primarily
in the Los Angeles, Calif., area from April 1997 through May
1997 for about $3.
Consumers should take these toys away from young
children immediately, and call United Tradeline Inc. at
(888) 898-9296 betwen 9 a.m and 6 p.m. PDT Monday through
Friday, or write to the company at 11800 E. Clark Street,
Arcadia, CA 91006 for information on a refund.
CPSC learned of the problem through testing samples as
part of a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service import
surveillance.