CPSC, Nikko America Announce Recall of Radio-Control Toy Trucks
Source: CPSC Recall #04117
Recall Date
2004-04-13
Manufacturer
Nikko America Inc., of Plano, Texas
Units Affected
About 287,000
Products Involved
Radio-control toy trucks
Hazard
A problem with the circuit board causes the toy truck to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the toy trucks and contact Nikko America for instructions on returning the product for a free circuit board replacement.
Reported Injuries
Nikko America has received five reports of the toy trucks overheating, resulting in minor property damage caused by fire and smoke. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Major toy and discount department stores nationwide sold the toy trucks, from July 2003 through February 2004, for about $60.
Full Recall Description
The recalled toy trucks were manufactured from April 2003 through January 2004. The trucks are 1/10 scale models (approximately 18 inches in length) of the Chevy Avalanche (model 100021A), the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (model 100022A and 100022B), the Hummer Wagon (model 100023A and 100023B) and the Ford F150 (model 100024A and 100024B). Model numbers can be found on the body of the truck, along with the vehicle make and model names.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28