Equity Marketing, Inc. (Los Angeles, Calif.), together with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 4,300 remote controlled race cars. The items are black with the number 28 printed in red on the doors and roof, and also feature the Texaco logo on the hood of the car.
Problems with the circuits are rendering some of the units inoperable. They can overheat, emit smoke, and may pose a potential burn hazard.
Consumers have been advised to stop using the toys immediately, remove the batteries, and return the devices to the Texaco where they purchased them for a full refund.
