April 24, 2025 in National News

HUFFY RECALLS TWO RIDE-ON TOYS; FIRE HAZARD

Toy company Huffy has announced two recalls for two different Ride-on toys.
Huffy 12-Volt Children’s Ride-On Tonka Dump Trucks Recall
  • Product: Huffy 12-Volt Tonka Dump Trucks (Models 17362, 17323)
  • Hazard: Controller overheating, posing fire and burn risks.
  • Remedy: Free replacement controller.
  • Recall Date: April 24, 2025
  • Units: ~23,260
  • Incidents: 3 overheating reports, 1 fire; no injuries.
  • Sold: Target, Sam’s Club (June 2023–March 2025), ~$300.
  • Contact: Huffy at 800-872-2453, [email protected], or www.huffy.com.
  • Details: Yellow/black trucks with “Tonka” labels, date codes 15623–18724. Consumers should stop use and contact Huffy for repair.
Huffy Torex 24V UTV Ride-On Toys Recall
  • Product: Huffy Torex 24V UTVs (Models 17249, 17310)
  • Hazard: Improper wiring causing overheating, posing fire risk.
  • Remedy: Free repair, with up to $50 reimbursement for third-party repairs.
  • Recall Date: April 24, 2025
  • Units: ~24,700
  • Incidents: 20 reports of smoking/fire, 5 minor burns.
  • Sold: Walmart (August 2019–December 2024), $500–$600.
  • Contact: Huffy at 800-872-2453, [email protected], or www.huffy.com.
  • Details: Black/red UTVs with “Torex” labels, date codes 16919–11122. Consumers should stop use and contact Huffy for repair.


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