February 6, 2019 — Fisher-Price has recalled 44,000 children’s ride-on Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers because the wheels can keep running, posing an injury hazard.
According to the recall announcement, the “Power Wheels can continue to run after the foot pedal is released, posing an injury hazard.”
No injuries have been reported, but there have been 17 reports of the power wheels continuing to run after the foot pedal was released.
The recall involves Model #FRC29 battery-powered Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers with a grey foot pedal. They are hot pink with blue accents, have a Barbie logo printed on the back, and come with a play kitchen, a fold-out grill, and pretend campfire.
The recalled Power Wheels were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2018 through January 2019 for about $400.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Power Wheels away from children, stop using them and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair.
For more information, contact Fisher-Price at 800-348-0751 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or www.fisher-price.com and click on “Recalls.”
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