Official recall notice
Race Car Collectibles Recalled by Action Performance Companies
- Recall date
- 2000-02-08
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 1,600
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The fluorescent light base of the unit becomes extremely hot and can melt, presenting a fire hazard.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using the fluorescent light bases immediately. The firm is out of business. Owners of these products should immediately discard or destroy them.
Product description
The race car collectible is an illuminated race car panel. 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.
Reported incidents
None reported.