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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Nychelle Fleming
February 8, 2000
(301) 504-7063
Release # 00-063b
Race Car Collectibles Recalled by Action Performance Companies
PRODUCT: Race Car Collectibles - Action Performance Companies Inc., of
Phoenix, Ariz., is recalling about 1,600 race car collectibles, which
are illuminated race car panels. The race car is etched into a glass
panel, measuring about 11 inches long, 6 inches wide, and .25 inch
thick. The glass panel sits in a black plastic base, which is equipped
with a fluorescent light and plug. The available glass panels include
the Tony Stewart Home Depot Car, Jeff Gordon Dupont Car, Dale Earnhardt
GM Goodwrench Car and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Car. The recalled
collectibles are model numbers W9927077, W9927308, W9927019, and
W9927215. The model number is found on a sticker affixed to the "Action
Racing Collectibles, Inc." box. Specialty stores nationwide sold the
product during December 1999 for about $75.
PROBLEM: The fluorescent light base of the unit becomes extremely hot
and can melt, presenting a fire hazard.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the fluorescent light bases
immediately and contact the company to receive a free replacement base.
For instructions on receiving the replacement base, contact Action
Performance Companies toll-free at (888) 810-4057 between
7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can access
the company's web site at www.goracing.com or write to Action
Performance Companies at 4707 E. Baseline Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects
the public from unreasonable risk of injury
or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To
report a dangerous product
or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call
CPSC's hotline at (800)
638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through
fax-on-demand, call
(301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number.
Consumers can obtain this
release and recall information or report product hazards to
info@cpsc.gov.
