Mario Kart Ride-On Race Car Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Next Review: August 2026

JAKKS Pacific recalled certain children’s Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Cars because the acceleration pedal can stick after the child removes their foot.

The recall involves about 17,500 battery-operated ride-on toys with seven specific manufacturing date codes. CPSC reported 65 debris-clogged pedal-sticking incidents, 15 crashes into permanent structures, and one minor injury involving a chafed hand.

This review did not identify a verified public class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or settlement program specifically involving the recalled Mario Kart ride-on cars. Injured families may still request an individual legal review based on the child’s incident, injuries, product evidence, and applicable deadlines.

Consumers should stop using affected vehicles immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for a free repair kit. The recall applies only to vehicles with the listed date codes, and CPSC says vehicles currently being sold are not included.

Quick Facts

• CPSC announced the JAKKS Pacific Mario Kart ride-on recall on April 25, 2024.
• The recall involves about 17,500 Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Cars.
• The hazard involves debris clogging the acceleration pedal, causing it to stick after the child’s foot is removed.
• The remedy is a free replacement-pedal repair kit with installation instructions.

Latest News & Updates on the Mario Kart Ride-On Race Car Recall Lawsuit

July 2026

July 28, 2026 – This page was reviewed for current recall and publicly reported litigation developments. The April 2024 CPSC recall remains the principal verified public action discussed here; families whose child was injured may request an individual legal review based on the product date code, incident facts, injuries, evidence, and applicable deadlines [1].

April 2024

April 25, 2024 – CPSC announced JAKKS Pacific’s recall of children’s Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Cars because the acceleration pedal can become clogged with debris and stick after the user removes their foot, creating a crash hazard. CPSC reported 65 pedal-sticking incidents, 15 crashes into permanent structures, one minor chafed-hand injury, and a free repair-kit remedy [1, 2].

What Is the Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Car?

The recalled product is the Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Car, a battery-operated ride-on toy imported by JAKKS Pacific Inc. The affected vehicles are red, white, and blue and have the letter “M” in the center of a white circle on the front.

CPSC says the recall involves vehicles with seven specific manufacturing date codes. The code is located on the bottom of the blue panel on the vehicle’s underside.

The affected date codes are 1752VE01, 1782VE01, 1952VE01, 2242VE01, 2352VE01, 2852VE01, and 0583VE01. Vehicles currently being sold are not involved in the recall, according to CPSC.

The recalled ride-on cars were sold online and in stores at Target, Walmart, Entertainment Earth, and Nebraska Furniture Mart. They were also sold online at Amazon.com, Macy’s, and GameStop from October 2022 through January 2024 for about $400.

Reported Risks or Injuries

The reported hazard involves the acceleration pedal sticking after a child removes their foot. If the toy continues moving unexpectedly, a child may have limited time to steer away, stop, or avoid a collision.

CPSC reported 65 incidents involving debris-clogged pedals sticking. Fifteen of the vehicles crashed into permanent structures, and one minor injury involving a chafed hand was reported.

Because this is a children’s ride-on product, the consequences of a crash may depend on the child’s age, riding environment, speed, nearby obstacles, and point of impact. The CPSC notice identifies one reported minor chafed-hand injury and does not describe additional diagnosed injuries.

How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?

The problem can occur when debris clogs the acceleration pedal. CPSC says the pedal can stick after the user removes their foot, which can cause the ride-on toy to keep moving and create a crash hazard.

A legal investigation may examine the pedal design, debris pathway, product testing, warnings, instructions, prior complaints, repair-kit timing, retailer communications, and post-sale safety response. These records may help determine whether the vehicle design, warnings, recall timing, or repair remedy were adequate.

Potentially responsible parties may include JAKKS Pacific Inc., manufacturers, component suppliers, importers, distributors, retailers, online sellers, or other entities involved in designing, manufacturing, importing, selling, or warning about the recalled ride-on toy. Liability depends on product identification, incident facts, injury evidence, causation, damages, available defendants, and applicable state law.

The recall itself does not automatically prove that any company is legally liable for a specific injury. An individual review may focus on whether the child’s vehicle had an affected date code, whether the pedal stuck, whether a crash occurred, and what injuries or losses resulted.

Who May Be Affected?

Families may be affected if they purchased or used a Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Car with one of the recalled date codes. The date code is located on the bottom of the blue panel on the underside of the vehicle.

Children may be affected if the ride-on toy continued moving after they removed their foot from the acceleration pedal. Parents or caregivers may also be affected if they witnessed a crash, paid medical bills, missed work, or incurred expenses related to the incident.

Consumers should stop using recalled vehicles immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for the free replacement-pedal repair kit. Families should not assume that every Mario Kart ride-on toy is recalled, because CPSC limited the recall to seven listed manufacturing date codes.

Do I Qualify?

• Did your family purchase or use a Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Car with one of the recalled date codes?
• Did the acceleration pedal stick or fail to release after the child removed their foot?
• Did the ride-on toy crash into a wall, fence, curb, furniture, vehicle, structure, or other object?
• Did the child suffer a documented injury, require medical care, or experience other losses?
• Do you have photos, videos, receipts, order records, date-code images, medical records, repair-kit records, or witness information?

A legal review can help determine eligibility by evaluating the recalled date code, incident sequence, injury evidence, medical treatment, damages, product documentation, potentially responsible parties, and filing deadlines.

Do I Have a Mario Kart Ride-On Race Car Recall Lawsuit?

If your child was injured in a crash involving a recalled Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Car, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

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Important Legal Actions or Recalls

Potential Compensation

Potential compensation may include emergency care, doctor visits, diagnostic testing, medication, follow-up appointments, therapy, and future medical expenses related to a crash injury.

Additional damages may include pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring, out-of-pocket expenses, transportation costs, missed work by a parent or caregiver, damaged property, and other losses. The specific damages available depend on the injury, documentation, state law, causation evidence, and the facts of the crash.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Legal Process Overview

Step 1: Free case review. The review begins with the vehicle date code, purchase date, seller, incident location, pedal behavior, crash description, and injury details. Photos of the toy, underside date code, crash scene, repair-kit communications, and medical records may help establish the basic facts.

Step 2: Investigation. The investigation may examine product identity, the pedal mechanism, the recall notice, incident photos, medical records, witness information, retailer records, and communications with JAKKS Pacific. Attorneys may also review whether the incident matches the pedal-sticking hazard described by CPSC.

Step 3: Filing. A supported claim may allege defective design, inadequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, or other product liability theories. Filing occurs only when the evidence and applicable law support a claim against one or more responsible parties.

Step 4: Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange product-design records, testing materials, complaint data, recall communications, medical records, expert opinions, and testimony. Negotiations may focus on causation, injury severity, medical care, parent expenses, long-term effects, and available insurance or defendants.

Step 5: Resolution. A claim may resolve through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. The outcome depends on proof of product involvement, defect evidence, medical documentation, damages, defenses, and applicable law.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Mario Kart Ride-On Race Car Recall Lawsuit

What is the Mario Kart Ride-On Race Car Recall Lawsuit?

The phrase refers to potential individual legal claims involving injuries from recalled Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Cars. This review did not identify a verified public class action, MDL, or settlement program specifically involving the recalled vehicles.

Why were Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Cars recalled?

They were recalled because debris can clog the acceleration pedal and cause it to stick after the child removes their foot. If the ride-on toy keeps moving unexpectedly, it may crash into a structure or object.

Which Mario Kart ride-on cars are recalled?

The recall applies only to vehicles with date codes 1752VE01, 1782VE01, 1952VE01, 2242VE01, 2352VE01, 2852VE01, or 0583VE01. CPSC says vehicles currently being sold are not involved in this recall.

Where is the date code on the recalled Mario Kart ride-on toy?

The date code is located on the bottom of the blue panel on the vehicle’s underside. Families can compare that code against the seven affected codes listed in the CPSC recall notice.

Were injuries reported in the Mario Kart Ride-On Race Car Recall Lawsuit investigation?

CPSC reported one minor injury involving a chafed hand in connection with the recall. It also reported 65 pedal-sticking incidents and 15 crashes into permanent structures.

What is the remedy for recalled Mario Kart Ride-On Racer Cars?

Consumers should stop using affected vehicles immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific. The remedy is a free repair kit that includes a replacement pedal and installation instructions.

Can I file a Mario Kart Ride-On Race Car Recall Lawsuit if my child was injured?

Possibly. A legal review may consider whether the toy had a recalled date code, whether the pedal stuck, whether a crash occurred, and whether the child suffered documented injuries or losses. Eligibility depends on the facts and applicable state law.

What evidence could support a Mario Kart Ride-On Race Car Recall Lawsuit?

Helpful evidence may include the ride-on toy, underside date-code photos, purchase records, retailer receipts, videos, crash-scene photos, medical records, repair-kit communications, and witness information. Families should also document whether the pedal remained stuck after the child removed their foot.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/JAKKS-Pacific-Recalls-Childrens-Mario-Kart-Ride-On-Racer-Car-Toys-Due-to-Crash-Hazard
2. https://www.jakks.com/recall-information/mario-kart-24v-ride-on-racer-pedal-recall-to-repair/
3. https://help.target.com/help/TargetGuestHelpPRArticleDetail?articleId=ka95d000000oVnTAAU&articleTitle=JAKKS+Pacific+Mario+Kart%E2%84%A2+24V+Ride-On+Racer+Cars