CPSC recall 00176
"Power Drivers" and "Buddy L" battery-powered children's riding vehicles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-08-19
On 2026-08-19 the CPSC announced a recall of "Power Drivers" and "Buddy L" battery-powered children's riding vehicles by Empire Industries, citing the vehicles' battery chargers can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00176 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2000-08-31 |
| Published | 2026-08-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Empire Industries |
| Distribution | US |
Product
"Power Drivers" and "Buddy L" battery-powered children's riding vehicles | The recalled battery-powered children's riding vehicles were marketed as "Power Drivers" or "Buddy L" and are powered by two 6-volt batteries, and were manufactured from July 1995 to December 1996. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Go-Kart, Beach Splash, Sun Dream, Trail Tracker, Rescue Patrol, and Chevy Z-71 Pick-Up Truck. The model name "Power Drivers" or "Buddy L" appear on each vehicle. The company will help consumers identify if their model is part of the recall. Power Driver vehicles are intended for children 3 to 8 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 2.5 to 5 mph, depending on the model.
Reason
The vehicles' battery chargers can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Empire-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Riding-Vehicles
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