Thousands of Mario Kart racing karts are being recalled due to an issue surrounding the acceleration pedal getting bogged down by debris and leaving users unable to control their speed.
California-based toy company Jakks Pacific has been forced to recall 17,500 units of their Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer Cars due to its acceleration pedal causing harm to riders.
The organization detailed in the recall report, “The firm has received 65 reports of incidents of debris-clogged pedals sticking, of which 15 of the vehicles crashed into permanent structures with one minor injury, a chafed hand.”
Furthemore, the United States Consumer Product and Safety Commission recommended users should stop using the Mario Kart product at once and contact Jakks Pacific to receive a free repair kit. One that includes a replacement pedal and instructions on how to install it.
While many on social media were concerned over the potential harm of the product, some also poked fun at Nintendo for creating a “realistic” kart that, similarly to how it operates in video games, is hard to slow down.
One X user (formerly known as Twitter)commented, “Well they wanted to ride like Mario Kart right?” Another added, “The Mario Kart being recalled for being too awesome and baller.”
At the time of writing, Nintendo has not released any statements regarding the recall. However, we’ll be sure to keep you updated if the creators of Mario Kart do speak out about the matter.
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Eleni Thomas is a Senior Writer on Dexerto’s Australia team, specializing in Gaming and wider gamer culture. She is a journalism graduate, expertly covering TV & Movies, GTA, Pokemon, Nintendo games, Twitch streamers, and YouTubers. She is also passionate about covering Queer and female representation. You can contact her at: eleni.thomas@dexerto.com
