Product recallOPSS
Range Rover Evoque Ride On Toy 12V Pink recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Range Rover Evoque Ride On Toy 12V Pink presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Range Rover Evoque Ride On Toy 12V Pink
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- P/O 129721
- HBI0002596
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 9564293
What to do now
Range Rover Evoque Ride On Toy 12V Pink has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- Unplug it and do not charge it again.
- Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
- Contact Hyper Toy Company Ltd or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2408-0076). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Range Rover Evoque Ride On Toy 12V Pink presenting a serious risk of fire.
The risk
The affected products present a serious risk of fire as it has been identified that a number of products may have been produced without a fuse. This could result in a short circuit of the wiring, potentially melting the wires and causing smoke or a fire.
The affected products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The affected products have been recalled from end users.
Affected consumers are advised to stop using the toy immediately, check if you have an affected batch and if so, return it to your nearest store.
For further information, please access the Argos recall site at the following link: https://www.argos.co.uk/events/safety-product-recalls
Additional information
PSD number: 2408-0076
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
An electric pink ride on car with black seats, steering wheel and wheels. Affected products were purchased between 16th December 2023 and 24th April 2024.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Range Rover Evoque Ride On Toy 12V Pink been recalled?
Range Rover Evoque Ride On Toy 12V Pink has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Range Rover Evoque Ride On Toy 12V Pink sold?
The notice names Argos. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
