I have word of yet another recall leading into the weekend.
This particular recall was announced by Happy Shirts, a Honolulu-based company. That company has a line of t-shirts that were sold at Kohl’s, but it’s not the shirt that poses a safety risk. The safety hazard actually comes from a toy truck gift that was given away with the purchase of a shirt, and it’s that gift that is being recalled.
The toys are specifically called Big Movers Super Car toy trucks. They are blue, four inches long, and they were handed out to consumers who purchased Big Movers boys navy t-shirts from Kohl’s stores and on the web.
The issue comes into play when users put a battery into the truck. The battery compartment connections have a propensity to smolder, creating the risk of a fire and burn hazard. Users have been advised to take the toy away from children and take the battery away from the toy. Happy Shirts is standing by to receive word from customers, who can call to receive refund instructions.
9,000 units are affected, and already four reports have arisen of the aforementioned hazard, one that involved a full-on fire. Thankfully, no injuries have yet occurred.
As a Ventura personal injury lawyer, I think that all safety defects are tragic, but those that affect children are especially so. I hope as a San Jose personal injury attorney that no one gets burned by this defect.