Toys “R” Us Tonka Dump Truck Recall Issued After Report of Fire

Russell Maas

Add Your Comments

A Tonka toy dump truck has been recalled from Toys “R” Us store shelves just before one of the largest shopping days of the year, after one of the toy trucks reportedly caught fire, engulfing a consumer’s vehicle in flames. 

The Toys “R” Us Tonka truck recall was announced by the manufacturer, Dynacraft, on November 21, following a consumer report out of Washington state. To date, the incident appears to be isolated, and no other reports of fires have been identified. However, Toys “R” Us has pulled the Tonka truck from store shelves pending an investigation.

According to the report, a 12-volt Tonka Mighty Wheels dump truck toy caught on fire while being taken home by Roxsane and Delmond Harden, of Washington state. They had just purchased the truck from a Toys “R” Us store in Bellingham, Washington for their grandson. Before they could make it home, the toy erupted in flames, catching the bed of their Ford Ranger on fire.

Do You Know about…

Spinal Cord Stimulator lawsuits

Spinal cord stimulator lawsuits are being investigated for individuals who suffered unnecessary shocks, burns or other problems, often resulting in the need for additional surgery to remove the SCS.

Learn More
SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION
Spinal-Cord-Stimulation-Lawsuit
Spinal-Cord-Stimulation-Lawsuit

Do You Know About…

Spinal Cord Stimulator lawsuits

Spinal cord stimulator lawsuits are being investigated for individuals who suffered unnecessary shocks, burns or other problems, often resulting in the need for additional surgery to remove the SCS.

Learn More
SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION

Reports from local law enforcement indicate that the fire sent flames as high as 15 to 20 feet in the air before the local fire department could arrive.

Following the incident, the manufacturer of the Tonka toy, Dynacraft, released a statement on their cooperate webpage on November 21, indicating that production of the 12-volt Tonka Mighty Wheels dump trucks would be halted and all of the toys would be removed from store shelves pending an extensive investigation.

The toy recall includes Tonka Mighty Wheels dump trucks that are equipped with a rechargeable 12-volt battery. The recalled toy trucks feature two passenger seats with adjustable play seat belts for children to ride up to 4 miles per hour with a working dump bed at the back for “realistic action and authentic Tonka sound effects to add realism.”

Dynacraft announced that the reported fire in Washington State appears to have been an isolated incident. Dynacraft has announced they are working closely with Toys “R” Us management and their suppliers to pull the toys from stores shelves and from online sales at Toysrus.com until the root cause can be determined.

Russell Maas
Written by: Russell Maas

Managing Editor & Senior Legal Journalist

Russell Maas is a paralegal and the Managing Editor of AboutLawsuits.com, where he has reported on mass tort litigation, medical recalls, and consumer safety issues since 2010. He brings legal experience from one of the nation’s leading personal injury law firms and oversees the site’s editorial strategy, including SEO and content development.

Tags: Childrens Toy Recall, Childrens Toys, Fire, Tonka, Toys R Us

More Lawsuit Stories

12 Comments

Steve
I bought Tonka truck for Christmas at a Ross store.i charged it. With limited use the first year It held a charge until the following Christmas. I was amazed. It ran for an hour. I then recharged it overnight. I parked it for a few months. I was wheelbarrowing mulch when my grandson want to help. So we got out the truck. Again to my surprise, it had held a charge. It run for over an hour before the battery shows signs of weakening. We have charged and recharged the truck many times now with no incidents. The truck is over 3 years old now, and runs just fine. I check all connections and monitor battery while charging. Stil not 1 issue with it performance. Only issue is we broke a rubber tread on a wheel. Would like to find a replacement part. Anyone with a truck not being used that would like to sell the rubber tread on even a complete wheel can contact me please. Thanks
Rhonda
I bought this dynacraft dump truck for my Grsndson and have had a problem keeping the battery charged! I see there’s a recall and I need to know what to do…do I take it to toys r us or what do I do? I do not think this is worth the money and also it’s dangerous if there was a recall!!
Caitlyn
We have had multiple problems and have called the company several times and they say they will send an email.. but we never receive one. I do not know what else to do
Nubia
I also bought my grandson a dump truck . Has anyone had an answer on what yo do this this truck? His has been sitting in the garage for sometime now, we won’t let him ride it from fear of the truck caching on fire.
Kaycee
We bought our son one in September of 2016 for Christmas. We charged it on Christmas Eve night that’s the only time . Considering it was cold out due to the winter we did not allow him to ride it until this past Sunday . Sadly we charged it again for a good 12 hours on Sunday but it still acted like the battery was dead and would not move. What can we do about this. My son is so disappointed!
Miguel
Problems charging power wheel , no longer can charge after a few times riding . Not sure if I can trust the ride after hearing all the bad stories.
Luis
lost the battery charger to my son”s truck but this is the first time i heard of the recall. What should i do. i do not want my son to ride it if its unsafe. But he’s waiting for me to charge it. On hold, what to do. Please reply
Felicia
I bought this truck last summer for my grandson. The steering wheel has broken off. How can I have it replaced or are these still being recalled? I bought it June 2016 and has only been used a couple months, before it got too cold to ride.
Kathy
I bought the Tonka Mighty Dump Truck for my grandson’s 2nd birthday in August 2016 from Toys R Us. Since my grandson was to young to ride it, we put it in our storage building for him to use this Spring. We charged it the other day for him to ride. After 10 minutes of use the truck stopped working. We charged the battery and it’s still doing nothing. After searching online I see that there is a recall on the dump truck. What do I do to get my dump truck fixed or a refund? He’s heartbroken because he likes big trucks and was so excited to be big enough to ride it.
Scotty
We have one bought at Toys r us . Quit working about a week ago. Only used it a few times. Is ours recalled. How do you know if it’s recalled.
Pat
I also have the tonka dump truck. I will not let my grandson drive it even if it’s an isolated incident. I do want reinbursed for this truck.
jannell
What do you do if you already have one?

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Share Your Comments

This field is hidden when viewing the form
I authorize the above comments be posted on this page
Post Comment
Weekly Digest Opt-In

Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?

To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. This will not be published.

NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship.

MORE TOP STORIES

Bard PowerPort Lawyers Make Final Preparations for Next MDL Bellwether Trial
Plaintiffs and defendants have submitted a joint schedule for a final pretrial conference before the second Bard PowerPort lawsuit bellwether trial over claims the port catheter is defectively designed.
Boston Scientific Spinal Cord Stimulator Lawyers To Meet With MDL Judge for Initial Conference Aug. 5
A federal judge appointed to oversee all federally consolidated Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator lawsuits has called for an initial scheduling conference in early August.
Breast Reconstruction Mesh Market Expands Despite Lawsuits Over Synthetic Mesh Failures
Analysts expect wider use of breast reconstruction mesh through 2030, even as lawsuits raise questions about synthetic products, FDA approval and serious complications requiring additional surgery.