Official recall notice
CPSC, Kellogg Company Announce Recall of Toy Cars Inside Boxes of Cereal
- Recall date
- 2000-06-29
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 837,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The tires can detach from the wheels of these cars, posing a choking hazard for young children.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should take these toy cars away from young children immediately, and send the cars to Kellogg, to get a free replacement item and reimbursement for postage. Send the car, along with your name and address to Kellogg Company, P.O. Box 185654, Battle Creek MI 49018-5654.
Product description
These Nascar® Pull'N Go Hot Wheels® style toy cars, which were packed inside some Kellogg's cereal boxes, are red and yellow with a white hood. Pulling the car backwards a few inches on a surface causes it to go forward. "Kellogg's™," is written on the hood, and the number "5™" and "Terry Labonte™" is written on the roof. The words "China" and "MFG. FOR KELLOGG CO.™, © 2000" are molded into the plastic underframe. No other Kellogg's® Pull'N Go cars or Hot Wheels® cars are part of this recall.
Reported incidents
Kellogg has received two reports of the tires detaching from the wheels of these toy cars. No injuries have been reported.