PRA number
2008/10433
Published date
Product description
The product is a two channel remote controlled battery powered 4WD car. The car is powered from a 7.2V 1100mAh NIMH battery pack. The transmitter is powered by 8 AA size primary batteries. The product includes a power supply for charging the battery pack.
Reasons the product is recalled
Short circuiting of the battery pack of the electronic speed control had resulted in rapid failure of the wiring due to very large currents. With the wheels locked and full acceleration applied, the large currents had resulted in failure of the connections within the battery pack. It was possible to simulate a foreseeable use scenario which resulted in combustion of the battery pack connector which consequently ignited the chassis of the vehicle. Failures of the battery wiring and battery pack connector indicate these parts are under-rated for the current likely in foreseeable use.
The hazards to consumers
Potential fire & mechanical malfunction
What consumers should do
Not Applicable. No products have been despatched to consumers. All units have been returned to the supplier.
Supplier
Wompro Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
