CPSC Recall in 2016: Peg Perego Recalls Children’s Ride-On Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-707

Date: October 27, 2016

Product Name: Children’s riding toy vehicles

Recall Description:

This recall involves Peg Perego’s 850 Polaris Sportsman ride-on, 24-volt battery operated toy vehicles intended for children ages 5 to 7 years. The ATV-style vehicles for two people are silver, red and black and have four wheels, a flip-up backrest for the back passenger and a front and rear luggage rack. Vehicles with date codes 651016, 651017, 651020, 651021, 651022, 651023, 651024, 651027, 651028, 651029, 651030, 660304, 660305, 661123, 661124, 661125 and 661130 are included in this recall. The date code can be found underneath the vehicle seat. Sportsman Twin and 850 EFI appear on the side of the ride-on vehicle and Polaris appears on the side of the vehicle’s seat.

Hazard Description:

A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle’s motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

New Instructions, Replace

Units: About 3,000

Incidents:

Peg Perego has received three reports of the children’s ride-on toy vehicles overheating, including one report of a burn.

Sold At:

Online retailers including Amazon.com, Cabelas.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Wal-Mart.com from October 2014 through April 2016 for between $500 and $600.

Manufactured In:

United States