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Race Car Collectibles Recalled by Action Performance Companies

Recalled February 8, 2000 · CPSC recall 00063b · Race

Recalled racing car collectible
Hazard
The fluorescent light base of the unit becomes extremely hot and can melt, presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 1,600
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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.

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.

Contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product
Race car collectibles: Tony Stewart Home Depot Car, Jeff Gordon Dupont Car, Dale Earnhardt GM Goodwrench Car, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser Car
Manufacturer(s)
Action Performance Companies Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.
Retailers
Specialty stores nationwide sold the product, during December 1999, for about $75.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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