JAKKS Pacific Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Recall Class Action Lawsuit
On April 25, 2024, JAKKS Pacific issued a recall for their Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer Cars. According to the recall (24-210), if the acceleration pedal on the ride-on toy becomes clogged with debris, it can stick even after the user’s foot is off the pedal; this poses a crash risk. The recall affects approximately 17,500 units of the product.
The recalled ride-on racers are red, white, and blue and have a letter “M” in a white circle in the front of the vehicle. The toy racers have 8-character alphanumeric manufacturing date codes (in XXXXVEO1 format) located on the bottom of the blue panel on the underside of the product.
Ony the products with the following manufacturing date codes are included in the recall:
- 1752VE01
- 1782VE01
- 1952VE01
- 2242VE01
- 2352VE01
- 2852VE01
- 0583VE01
The products that are still being sold in stores are not included in the recall.
The affected products were sold both online and in-store at Target, Walmart, Entertainment Earth, and Nebraska Furniture. They were sold exclusively online via Amazon.com, Macy’s, and Game Stop. The defective racers were available from October 2022 through January 2024 for approximately $400.
So far, the company has received at least 65 reports of the pedals getting clogged with debris and sticking. This includes 15 reports of the vehicles crashing into permanent structures. There has been one minor injury associated with these incidents (a chafed hand).
The company is urging all affected consumers to stop using the product and contact them to receive a free repair kit (a replacement pedal with installation instructions).
If your child sustained injuries due to the defective Mario Kart Ride-On Racer Cars, it is important that you do not accept a repair kit. Rather, you should explore the legal options available to you. You could have the right to sue based on the concept of product liability. If you would like to learn more about your right to sue for the harm that your child suffered due to a defective product, contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group today!
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When the pedal gets stuck, the vehicle can continue moving and can ultimately crash. Depending on the severity of the crash and what the vehicle crashes into, children could potentially suffer some of the following injuries:
- Head injuries (including concussions)
- Facial injuries (broken teeth, broken nose, etc.)
- Neck injuries and back injuries
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Lacerations
- Scrapes and bruises
In addition, children may develop fear, anxiety, and panic as a result of the incident.
What to do If Your Child was InjuredIf your child sustained injuries, you might be wondering what steps to take. Consider the following recommendations:
- Seek medical care as soon as possible
- Take photos of all injuries
- Take photos of the scene of the incident
- Take photos of the defective product
- Contact the company to report the incident and the harm suffered
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- Do not agree to return the product
- Do not agree to a free replacement (or a free replacement kit for defective parts)
- Do not agree to a refund
- Do not agree to any reimbursement or remedy offered
- Do not tamper with the defective product it any way (keep it in a safe place where it will remain as-is)
- Gather all relevant medical records
- Gather any document relevant to the purchase of the product (receipts, email confirmations, etc.)
- Gather any video footage that captured the incident (such as home-surveillance footage)
- Seek legal assistance with a recall lawyer as soon as possible
In general, joining a class action lawsuit can be as simple as reaching out to a class action lawyer and requesting to participate. Class action claims and mass torts are common when it comes to defective products – since tens of thousands of products are affected by the recall, tens of thousands of consumers could potentially be harmed. Is there a class action lawsuit on this case? Although it may be too early for there to already be a class action lawsuit, it is very possible that there will be one. Can I file a class action lawsuit? Yes, your case could be the one that starts the class action lawsuit against JAKKS Pacific for negligently making the faulty Mario Kart racers available for purchase. For more information about participating in a class action lawsuit, contact us today.
Contact the Downtown LA Law Group’s Recall ExpertsIf your child sustained injuries due to a defective product, you could have the right to file a lawsuit and recover compensation. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you and your family, contact us today. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to help you every step of the way. We offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. These are available as part of our Zero-Fee Guarantee, which ensures that you will never have to worry about paying any upfront legal costs. In addition, we work on contingency, so you will not be required to pay anything at all if your claim is not successful. If you are ready to speak with our recall lawsuit attorneys, contact us at your earliest convenience!
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