Empire "Power Drivers" and "Buddy L" battery-powered children's riding vehicles — About 113,000 - safety alert
Official notice
19 Aug 2026
Last checked
31 Aug 2000
An official CPSC notice concerns Empire "Power Drivers" and "Buddy L" battery-powered children's riding vehicles — About 113,000 - safety alert. An official CPSC notice concerns "Power Drivers" and "Buddy L" battery-powered children's riding vehicles — About 113,000. The notice reports a fire or burn risk. Do not use the product and dispose of it as directed. Published 2026-08-19. Models: TOY RIDE-ON. Recall numbers: 00176. Check the official notice for the complete list. Published 2000-08-31.
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Units affected
113,000
Recall number
00176
Official notice
2000-08-31
The hazard
The hazard
An official CPSC notice concerns "Power Drivers" and "Buddy L" battery-powered children's riding vehicles — About 113,000. The notice reports a fire or burn risk. Do not use the product and dispose of it as directed. Published 2026-08-19. Models: TOY RIDE-ON. Recall numbers: 00176. Check the official notice for the complete list.
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Brand: Empire. Phone 800-638-2772, 301-595-7054.
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