Product Safety Report: GM Official Hummer H2 Radio Controlled Toy Car (2502-0069)

Product Safety Report for GM Official Hummer H2 Radio Controlled Toy Car presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: GM Official Hummer H2 Radio Controlled Toy Car

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire due to poor quality connections.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Toys – Toy car
Brand gm OFFICIAL
Model Hummer H2 2056A
Country of Origin China
Product Description Radio-controlled hummer car in dark green.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire due to poor quality connections. The battery output wires are soldered directly to the PCB. In a high-vibration environment, the wires could potentially detach and short-circuit, presenting a risk of fire. The USB charger also has poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to the PCB and dry connection joints. Dry connection joints are not reliable and may fail.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2502-0069

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 18 March 2025