CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. Announce Recall of Kiddie Car Cruisers Sold Exclusively at Big Y Stores
CPSC recall 04555. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The Kiddie Car Cruiser can continue to run when the accelerator is no longer depressed, which could result in the rider losing control of the car.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled car immediately and return it to a Big Y store to receive a refund.
CPSC recall 04555 has the recall date 9 Jun 2004. The notice names the firm Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC). The recall has about 500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Toy Ride-on.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | FEBC has received 10 reports of the Kiddie Car Cruiser continuing to run when the accelerator was not depressed. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 500 |
| Description | The Kiddie Car Cruiser is a battery-operated ride-on toy car that measures about 27 inches high by 30 inches wide and 44 inches long. "Turbo" and "Cruiser" are printed on labels on the side of the ride-on toys. |
| Product | Kiddie Car Cruisers, About 500, Toy Ride-on |
| Sold at | Big Y Stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, from May 6 to May 13, 2004, for about $100 with a Big Y Express savings card and about $300 without a savings card. |
| Manufacturer | Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC) |
| Importer | Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 500Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Toy Ride-on
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. (FEBC)
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04555. https://recallregister.com/product/2754-cpsc-far-east-brokers-and-consultants-inc-announce-recall-of-kiddie-ca/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04555 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
FEBC has received 10 reports of the Kiddie Car Cruiser continuing to run when the accelerator was not depressed. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Big Y Stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, from May 6 to May 13, 2004, for about $100 with a Big Y Express savings card and about $300 without a savings card.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04555?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China