Moderno Kids powered ride-on toys

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. No one hurt

   Made Oct 6, 2023 · , sent to the company Nov 21, 2023 · , published by CPSC Dec 6, 2023

   The product, in the report: Moderno Kids 24v pink kids jeep, ride on toy

   Smoke and melted plastic connector under hood of toy. Extreme fire hazard!! Dangerous to children.

   FIRE HAZARD! We purchased this a few Christmas’ ago and it has been nothing but problems. It would just randomly stop for no reason. It would have to be left idle for a few minutes and then it would work for another ten-fifteen before stopping. I have purchased 4 or 5 replacement computers, an additional remote and two hood clips. Also unrelated every time you order multiple parts they charge you $14 shipping on each, which is a total scam of another color. More importantly the last time my daughter used it I was nearby and noticed smoke and a burning plastic smell from under the hood of the jeep. I found a melted wiring connector. It hasn’t worked since. All additional items were purchased directly from the manufacturer at their advice to repair the toy.

   Model

   TRAIL EXPLORER 24V KIDS RIDE-ON CAR TRUCK WITH R/C

   Bought from

   Modernokids.com

   Bought

   Dec 20, 2019, about then

   Where

   Basking Ridge, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 5, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Moderno Kids, made or sold by Moderno, LLC

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

2. No one hurt

   Made Apr 9, 2021 · , sent to the company Apr 14, 2021 · , published by CPSC Apr 28, 2021

   The product, in the report: Kids [REDACTED] - Explorer 2 (Two) Seater 12V Power Kids Ride-On Car Truck with R/C Parental Remote + EVA Rubber LED Wheels + Leather Seat + MP3 Music Player Bluetooth by Moderno Kids

   I purchased a Explorer 2 (Two) Seater 12V Power Kids Ride-On Car Truck with R/C Parental Remote + EVA Rubber LED Wheels + Leather Seat + MP3 Music Player Bluetooth by Moderno Kids. Since the [REDACTED] was put together, the remote doesn’t work with the car. When the remote is in the forward position, the car will sometimes not move or it will only go for a few feet and then slow down or completely stop. The ride is very choppy. Unfortunately, this is a safety hazard for my 3 year old riding in the vehicle. If a car comes on the road while I am driving her in the toy [REDACTED], I am worried the [REDACTED] will not work properly to get her out of the way. I would not want her to become hurt.

   Model

   Explorer 2 (Two) Seater 12V Power Kids Ride

   UPC

   N/A

   Serial number

   N/A

   Bought from

   Amazon

   Bought

   Nov 27, 2020

   Where

   Pompano Beach, Florida: Street or Highway

   Who was involved

   Age 3, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand moderno Kids, made or sold by Moderno, LLC

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

3. First aid

   Made Nov 15, 2018 · , sent to the company Dec 6, 2018 · , published by CPSC Dec 20, 2018

   The product, in the report: Licensed Mercedes GL63 Convertible Kids Ride On Push Car, Foot to Floor Car, Rocking Chair for Boys or Girls with Lights, MP3 Music Player, USB and AUX input by Moderno Kids Approved and Manufactured under Official License from Daimler Benz ASTM F963 Compliant Product (US Consumer Toy Safety Standard) Beginner size Ride-On Toy Car for Indoor or Outdoor use in Dry Weather Conditions Suitable for Boys or Girls 1-3 Years Old (Under Supervision of Adult) with Maximum Rider Weight of 45 lb NEW ! 2 Way Convertible Backrest Support (Long and Short Backrest Handles included) NEW ! Padded PU Leather Seat, Music and Sound Buttons on Steering Wheel, Battery Meter Display on Dashboard NEW ! Protective Removable Sideguards, Retractable Footrest Support NEW ! Folding Rocking Chair Rails NEW ! Rubber Wheels, Provide Good Traction and Quiet Ride, Will Not Damage Floors when used indoors Realistic Functional Steering Wheel, Working Front and Tail Lights NEW ! Integrated MP3 Player with MP3 Audio Input, Plays files from Micro SD card, USB Flash Drive or external devices like iPod, iPad, iPhone or Android Phones Partial Assembly Required, Estimated Assembly Time is 15 min Requires 4 x AA batteries for Lights and Music (Not Included) Assembled Dimensions (Short/Long Backrests): Length - 26.5”/35”, Height - 15.5”/33.5”, Width - 11.5” (Without Footrest Support) Shipping weight 19 lb This product is Officially Licensed by Daimler AG Warranty: 90 Days Replacement Parts

   My son who is 13 months old was next to his toy electric car. My wife noticed that he was slobbering, making a strange noise, struggling to breath, and becoming pale. She found that he swallowed a very small transparent sticker, less than the size of a thumb. Luckily she was able to get this out of his throat and he was saved. He was very close to not making it. It was the scariest moment of our lives.

   Basically, the distributor (Moderno Kids) says that it is not their problem because they are not the manufacturer. However, the manufacturer is in China. Moderno Kids sells many different products from the same manufacturer. Additionally, they say that the following:

   “[Redacted], all tapes as well as all packing materials and plastic bags should be removed prior to giving any toy to a child. This toy has ASTM F963 certification that confirms its compliance with all toy safety standards. We will definitely address this with manufacturer, but dont forget that all little kids require constant supervision because they are unpredictable in many ways.”

   Here is why this is wrong... This is not about lack of supervision. My wife was there with him and this is why he is alive. This is not about following instructions. We did this. We removed everything that was evident. This sticker (and there is more than one that is small like this) is transparent with nothing on it at all. They could easily create a larger sticker, change the color, use large foam instead of the sticker, clearly state all items that need to be removed, etc. However, they choose to cut corners and this is bound to cost a child a life. This needs to be resolved. They should not be able to sell these products as is. My child was lucky. The next may very well not be. Please help.

   Bought from

   Amazon

   Bought

   Oct 13, 2018

   Where

   SAN CLEMENTE, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 1, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Unspecified

   As this report names them

   Brand Moderno Kids, made or sold by Moderno, LLC

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

4. No one hurt

   Made Dec 25, 2017 · , sent to the company Mar 15, 2018 · , published by CPSC Mar 30, 2018

   The product, in the report: Moderno kids spider gt

   Moderno kids spider gt ride on car caught fire within 60 seconds of use. I had to unbuckle the harness and remove my son and use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. The smoke and flames seemed to come from the ‘radio’ in the vehicle. If I had not been right there, he could have been seriously burned because the harness is difficult for a child to remove. The car was inside, and driving at low speed when this happened.

   Model

   Spider gt

   Bought from

   https://www.modernokids.com

   Bought

   Dec 10, 2017

   Where

   Oxford, Mississippi: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 3, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Moderno kids spider gt, made or sold by Moderno, LLC

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

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