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These Ride-On Toys Pose A Fall And Crash Hazard To Your Children

We are used to hearing about automotive recalls, but it is not every day that your child’s ride-on toy poses a threat to their safety and well-being. These toys are bought to bring joy, happiness, and fun into the lives of children, but when they are defective or not functioning properly, they can bring injuries, pain, and disappointment. If you purchased a ride-on toy for your child from Walmart, Academy, or Toys R Us, between the dates of June 2016 and March 2017, pay close attention to this information to keep your little driver safe.

19 Reports Of Malfunctioning Pedals And 7 Related To Injuries


Dynacraft has received 19 reports involving malfunctioning or sticking pedals on these toys. They have also received 7 more relating to bruising, cuts, abrasions, and other minor injuries. Allowing your child to continue driving or riding in this toy could lead to them suffering from these types of injuries. Consumers should discontinue use of the item, contact the company’s customer service department, and have the problem addressed before allowing children to ride on them again.

There are around 20,000 potentially affected units involved with this recall. There are 3 different models involved, including Surge 12V Camo 4X4, Surge 12V XL Quad, and Tonka 12V Mighty Dump trucks. On the bottom side of the toy, there is a label that contains valuable information that will let you know if your unit is affected. It will contain a model, batch, and serial number, as well as a date code. There are a wide range of numbers involved and are listed as follows…

Surge 12V Camo 4x4

  • Serial numbers include DA0331IF00001-DA0331IF01650, DA0331IG00001-DA0331IG03450, DA0331IH01201-DA0331IH02200, DA0331IH05001-DA0331IH05200,
    DA0331IH05501-DA0331IH06200

  • The model number for this unit is 8803-31

  • Date codes include 06082016, 06152016, 06302016, 07142016, 07192016, 07202016, 07262016, 07282016, 08032016, 08092016, 08162016

  • The batch numbers on the label will list as 302247, 302248, 302249, 302255, 302256, 302257, 302292, 302296, 302298, 302299

  • These ride-on toys are camouflage and black with orange Surge graphic and accents


This is a lot of information to take in, but when it comes to the safety of our children, we go above and beyond to keep them happy, healthy, and ready to take on the world. This model was sold at Walmart nationwide for around 300 dollars, so if you think that you may have purchased one, check the numbers on the label closely to help prevent injuries from occurring.

Surge 12V XL Quad

  • The model number for this unit is 8803-38

  • It is camouflage and black with neon green Surge graphics and accents

  • Serial numbers included in this model range from DA0338IG00001-DA0338IG01250 to
    DA0338IH00001-DA0338IH02200

  • Date codes on the labels will include 07222016, 08192016, and 08242016

  • There will also be batch codes of 3101735, 3101741, 3101743, 3101748, 3101749, and 3101750


The Surge 12V XL Quad was sold at Academy Sports and Outdoors stores nationwide for approximately 150 to 200 dollars. If these numbers appear on your toy’s label, contact Dynacraft for further information on how to proceed. We understand that keeping your children safe and injury free is a full-time job, and with any luck by spreading this information, the task will become a little bit easier.

Tonka 12V Mighty Dump trucks

  • These ride-on toys have a Tonka graphic image on them, and they are black and yellow in color

  • The model number on the label should read 8801-96U

  • Serial numbers that will be present if your unit is affected are DA0196IE00141-DA0196IE05500, DA0196IF00001-DA0196IF07400, and DA0196IG00001-DA0196IG02500

  • Date codes will read as 05182016, 06022016, 06162016, 06302016, or 07132016

  • Batch numbers that are also on the label are 302203, 302205, 302207, 302209, and 302211


These units were sold at Toys R Us for around 350 dollars. Contact the company for more details and information pertaining to this recall. However, if your child does happen to receive an injury, your family may be entitled to compensation to help pay medical and other expenses. Don’t let your family be burdened by these hardships, contact our office for a free case review to understand your options.

Being a parent is not an easy task. These little bundles of joy do not come with instruction manuals, and we try to keep them safe to the best of our ability. Simply check a few label numbers, avoid accidents, and hopefully avoid needing our services.