CPSC, K’NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children’ Toys
Kids’ product recall 04-065. Announced by CPSC on Jan 20, 2004.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jan 20, 2004. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The air motor in the toy cars can burst while being pumped up, causing parts of the motor or car to break off. Some of these parts can have sharp points and pose a risk of eye or laceration injuries.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop children from using these toy cars immediately and contact the company for a free replacement air motor or alternative product.
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- How to reach the firm: Call K’NEX Industries at (800) 543-5639 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or log on to the company’ website at www.knex.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled K’NEX Pump Up Racers come in two models: the “Mud Bogger,” which has a yellow car body and the “Street Shredder,” which has a red car body. Both models have a date code beginning with 7803, which is located on the bottom of the air motor, directly under the name “K’NEX Industries Inc.” The toy cars come with a pump attachment that helps project the car forward.
About 14,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Mud Boggers and “Street Shredders” Pump Up Racers.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by K’NEX Industries Inc., Hatfield, Pa.
- Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and Target stores nationwide sold the toys, between November 2003 and December 2003, for about $10.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
K’NEX has received two reports of bursting air motors, though no injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.