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CPSC, Action Performance Companies Recall Race Car Collectibles February 8, 2000
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SourceUnited States Consumer Product Safety CommissionForumsHealth, Safety, Nutrition and KidsRelated ArticlesA Consumer Guide to Product Safety RecallsCPSC Hotline Information For Immediate Release; |
PRODUCT: Race Car Collectibles - Action Performance Companies Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz., is recalling about 1,600 race car collectibles, which are illuminated race car panels. 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. Specialty stores nationwide sold the product during December 1999 for about $75. PROBLEM: The fluorescent light base of the unit becomes extremely hot and can melt, presenting a fire hazard. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the fluorescent light bases immediately and contact the company to receive a free replacement base. For instructions on receiving the replacement base, contact Action Performance Companies toll-free at (888) 810-4057 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can access the company's web site at http://www.goracing.com or write to Action Performance Companies at 4707 E. Baseline Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040. For more information about recalls, visit CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov. 
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