Cadmium Exceeds Limit by 7.5 Times in Kids' Electric Car... 'Audi R8' Sales Suspended and Recalled

Korea Consumer Agency Evaluates Six Products
Baniland Records Longest Driving Time, Aicarland the Shortest

Electric ride-on toys available on the market have been found to show significant differences in driving performance and noise levels depending on the product. In particular, some products were found to contain harmful substances exceeding the standard limits, prompting the respective companies to suspend sales and initiate recalls.

Areas of the Jungmoto i-Plus product where harmful substances were detected. The company plans to conduct free exchanges in response to the recommendations from the Korea Consumer Agency. Fair Trade Commission.

The Korea Consumer Agency announced on April 28 the results of its quality and safety evaluation conducted on six electric ride-on toy products with high consumer ownership rates.

The test results showed that the continuous driving time varied by up to nearly three times between products. At the lowest speed, the Baniland (Lamborghini V12 Vision Gran Turismo) product lasted the longest at 3 hours and 13 minutes, while the Aicarland Kids (Mercedes-Benz EQS) product had the shortest duration at 1 hour and 10 minutes. At maximum speed, the Jungmotoi Plus (Audi R8) product recorded the longest driving performance at 1 hour and 40 minutes.

The driving noise ranged from 68 to 74dB(A) depending on the product. Three products—Daehotoys (3rd Generation Range Rover Evoque), Monstertoys (Classic Electric Push Car), and Jungmotoi Plus (Audi R8)—were rated as "excellent" for lower noise levels, while the Baniland product remained at a "normal" level with 74dB(A).

In terms of safety, the Jungmotoi Plus "Audi R8" product was found to have 7.5 times the safety standard limit for cadmium, a carcinogen, and 5.9 times the limit for phthalate-based plasticizers in the driving operation button cover, resulting in a nonconformity determination. The company has accepted the recommendations of the Korea Consumer Agency, agreed to halt sales, and will provide free replacement covers for the operation buttons of previously sold products.

All products complied with safety standards for physical safety features such as stability against tipping, overload, and braking performance. The Daehotoys product had the shortest battery charging time at 4 hours and 32 minutes, while the C2MNew (Bentley Bacalar) product had the longest charging time at 12 hours.

The Korea Consumer Agency advised, "Since weight, size, and features differ by product, consumers should choose a product suitable for their usage environment," and emphasized, "Avoid use at night or on days with heavy fog, and always use under the supervision of a guardian."

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