Smyths Toystore recalls children’s electric racing set due to potential fire threat

The store has been warned of "several incidents" where the plug posed an issue.

Smyths Toystore is recalling a popular children's electric racing set as a certain batch may potentially pose a fire threat. The "Furious Challenger Electric Racing Set" has been taken off shelves as "several incidents" involving the plug/charger have been reported. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission website warns: "Smyths Toys has been made aware of several incidents - six in total - regarding the plug/charger on this toy. "In some occasions, the plug was smoking/melting/exploding when in use. No injuries or property damages were reported." Pic cred: www.ccpc.ie The store released a statement apologising saying: "Smyths Toys has been made aware of several incidents regarding the plug/charger on this toy. No injuries have been reported. "The product was sold in the United Kingdom, Republic Of Ireland and Northern Ireland. “Batch placed on the market from the 7th August 2017. The affected batch number is 1706. The batch code can be found on both the packaging and on the track itself. "Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children. Please return this item to a Smyths Toys Superstore for the product to be inspected and a refund issued. 'Apologies for any inconvenience caused." The CCPC website stressed that the recall affects batch number ‘1706’ only, with approximately 4,158 units impacted. This number can be found imprinted on the box, as seen in the picture below. Pic cred: www.ccpc.ie Smyths have sent out a warning to all of those using the toy to check the batch code, and if the number is 1706 – stop using it immediately and return it to their nearest Smyths Toys store for a full refund.