CPSC Recalls Kakgold 4WD Stunt Vehicle Toys Over Battery Ingestion Risk

If you bought a remote-controlled stunt car from Kakgold, stop using it and email the company for a refund. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the Kakgold 4WD stunt vehicle toy recall on November 12, 2026, because the remote control holds button cell and lithium-ion batteries that children can easily get to. Swallowed button cells can cause serious injury, internal chemical burns and death.

Recalled Products at a Glance

Start with the car itself. The CPSC notice, which carries recall number 27-085, describes the Kakgold 4WD Stunt Vehicle by its looks:

• A lime green and blue body on a black chassis.
• Four black wheels with lime green trim and diagonal rollers.
• Checkered patterns and an ‘X’ design on the body, plus the words ‘PRO’ and ‘RACING’.
• A white hang tag on the body reading ‘Do Not Twist the Shaft’ in red lettering, with illustrations marked by red crosses.

The remote control is the part behind the recall. It houses the button cell and lithium-ion batteries. The notice lists no model number, UPC or lot code, so you will have to match the toy by its appearance and by your order records.

What Triggered the Recall

This is a compliance problem rather than a reported failure. The CPSC says the toys violate the mandatory standard for toys, because the batteries in the remote control sit within easy reach of children.

The agency calls the ingestion danger deadly. When a child swallows a button cell or coin battery, it says, the cell can burn tissue from the inside, cause serious injury and lead to death.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Who Should Be Concerned

Anyone who bought the toy, and above all any household with children. Kakgold sold it through Amazon.com from July 2026 through September 2026, at prices between $34 and $50.

The CPSC counts about 294 units. Gifts count too. If someone handed you one of these cars, check it against the description above.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

• Stop using the toy immediately.
• Email Kakgold at kakrecall@outlook.com and ask how to receive a full refund.
• Write ‘RECALLED’ on the product.
• Dispose of the toy in the trash, as the notice directs, and take a photograph showing it being properly disposed of.
• Send the photograph to kakrecall@outlook.com.
• Treat the batteries as hazardous. The CPSC says button cell batteries should be disposed of or recycled under local hazardous waste procedures.

Those last two instructions sit side by side in the notice, and it does not explain how they fit together for the remote. When you email Kakgold, ask about the remote, and check with your local waste authority on battery rules.

Until the refund is settled, keep the car and remote where children cannot reach them.

Why Button Batteries Worry Doctors

In general, doctors treat a swallowed button battery as an emergency. A cell can lodge in the throat or gut, and tissue damage can begin fast, sometimes before a child shows obvious signs.

Early symptoms are easy to miss. Coughing, drooling, vomiting or a sudden refusal to eat can look like an ordinary cold or stomach bug.

If you suspect a child has swallowed a battery, doctors advise getting emergency medical care right away instead of waiting to see what happens. A poison control center or your local emergency number can guide you on the way. Bring the battery packaging or the remote if you have it, so staff can identify the battery type.

Checking Other Battery Toys at Home

While you are at it, look at the other toys and remotes in the house. In general, any device that runs on a coin-shaped battery deserves a quick check of how the battery compartment closes. A compartment held shut with a screw is harder for small hands to open than a simple cover, and spare batteries belong in a place children cannot reach.

What the Notice Does Not Say

A few details readers may want are missing. The notice names Amazon.com as the only sales channel and does not say whether the toy was sold anywhere else. It gives no refund timeline, no phone number for Kakgold and no breakdown of where buyers live. It also does not say whether replacement batteries or a modified remote will be offered. The only remedy listed is a refund.

If your order came through Amazon, your account order history is the quickest way to confirm what you bought and when.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep the car and just take the batteries out of the remote?

The notice does not offer that option. It tells owners to stop using the toy immediately and describes a refund process that ends with the toy being thrown away and photographed.

Who is behind the Kakgold brand?

The notice names Shenzhenshi Juteng Lechuang Technology Co., Ltd., which does business as Kakgold, of China. It adds that the toys were manufactured in China.

Can I sell or give away the toy?

No. The CPSC reminds the public that federal law prohibits selling products covered by a recall of this kind. Do not hand it to another family either, since the hazard travels with the toy.

Where can I report a problem with the toy?

You can report a dangerous product or a product-related injury at SaferProducts.gov, or call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270).