FUNTOK Ride-On Truck Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards Threaten Families in Center, Texas
Your child’s safety is non-negotiable. When you purchase a toy for your family in Center, Texas, you expect it to meet basic safety standards. You certainly don’t expect it to ignite while your child is behind the wheel. Unfortunately, a major safety crisis is unfolding involving FUNTOK 24V 2-Seater Ride-On Trucks. These vehicles, sold to nearly 2,000 families across the country, are being recalled due to a catastrophic defect: the circuit boards can overheat and ignite, posing severe fire and burn hazards.
At Attorney911, we have spent over 27 years holding negligent corporations accountable for the harm they cause. From our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we represent families throughout Shelby County and the surrounding East Texas region. We know that many residents in Center rely on online marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart for their children’s toys. If your child has been injured or your home has been damaged by a FUNTOK ride-on truck fire, you need more than a refund—you need a legal team that understands how to take on international manufacturers and massive retail platforms.
The FUNTOK Recall: What Center Parents Need to Know
The recall involves approximately 1,980 units of the FUNTOK 24V 2-Seater Ride-On Trucks, specifically model number DLS-K03. These toys were marketed as rugged “4×4” and “TURBO DIESEL” vehicles, sold in red, black, white, and pink. They were available for approximately $240 through major online retailers, including:
- Amazon.com
- Walmart.com
- TikTok.com
These sales occurred between October 2025 and December 2025. The importer and manufacturer, Shenzhen Luobei Trading Co., Ltd., based in China, has already received 11 reports of these trucks catching fire, sparking, burning, melting, overheating, and smoking. While no injuries have been officially reported to the company yet, the risk of serious injury or death is extreme.
If you live in Center or anywhere in the East Texas area and have one of these vehicles, you are urged to stop using it immediately. The manufacturer suggests disabling the truck by cutting the battery wires, but if a fire has already occurred, a simple refund is not enough to cover the physical and emotional trauma your family may have suffered.
Why Product Liability Matters in Center, Texas
In Center, we see families enjoying the outdoors and using these types of ride-on toys in driveways and local parks. However, when a product is defectively designed or manufactured, it becomes a ticking time bomb. Under Texas law, manufacturers and retailers can be held strictly liable for injuries caused by defective products.
There are three primary types of product defects that we investigate at Attorney911:
- Design Defects: The product was inherently dangerous from the drawing board. In the case of the FUNTOK trucks, if the circuit board was designed in a way that it could not handle the 24V power load without igniting, that is a design flaw.
- Manufacturing Defects: The design was safe, but something went wrong during the assembly process in China.
- Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn): The company knew about the fire risk but failed to provide adequate warnings to parents in Center and beyond.
When a Chinese manufacturer like Shenzhen Luobei Trading Co., Ltd. exports dangerous goods to the United States, they must be held to our safety standards. Furthermore, the platforms that sold these items—Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok—may also share in the liability for placing a dangerous product into the stream of commerce.
The Attorney911 Advantage: Insider Knowledge for Your Family
Taking on a multinational corporation and giant retailers requires a specific level of experience. Ralph Manginello has been licensed to practice law in Texas for over 27 years and is admitted to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas. Our firm was involved in the BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation, a $2.1 billion case involving 15 deaths and hundreds of injuries. We are not intimidated by “deep pocket” defendants.
Our secret weapon is our associate attorney, Lupe Peña. Before joining Attorney911 to fight for victims, Lupe worked for a number of years at a national defense firm, learning firsthand how large insurance companies and corporations value claims. He knows the tactics they use to delay, deny, and underpay families in Center.
As Lupe often notes, “Insurance companies aren’t documenting your life; they’re building ammunition against you.” When we take on a product liability case involving a fire hazard, we use Lupe’s insider knowledge to anticipate the defense’s moves before they even make them.
The Catastrophic Reality of Burn Injuries
A circuit board fire in a small, enclosed toy can lead to devastating consequences. If a child is strapped into a FUNTOK truck when it ignites, the injuries can be life-altering. We categorize these injuries with the seriousness they deserve:
- Third and Fourth-Degree Burns: These require extensive skin grafting and can lead to permanent disfigurement and loss of mobility.
- Smoke Inhalation: Can cause long-term respiratory issues or even brain damage due to oxygen deprivation.
- Psychological Trauma: A child who experiences a vehicle fire may suffer from severe PTSD, nightmares, and a lifelong fear of cars or toys.
- Secondary Infections: As we have seen in our past cases, “staff infections during treatment can lead to partial amputation,” a complication that can settle in the millions.
We have a proven track record of securing multi-million dollar results for our clients. For example, we secured a “multi-million dollar settlement for a client who suffered a brain injury with vision loss” in a catastrophic injury case. We bring that same level of intensity to every product liability claim we handle in Center, Texas.
Learn more about how we evaluate these complex cases in our video, “How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onBzdkIWadY.
Proving Liability: The Collection Stack
When a child is injured by a defective FUNTOK truck, we look at the entire “collection stack” of insurance policies. We don’t just stop at the manufacturer. We investigate:
- Manufacturer Liability: Shenzhen Luobei Trading Co., Ltd.’s commercial liability insurance.
- Retailer Liability: The multi-million dollar policies held by Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok.
- Homeowners Insurance: If the truck ignited in your garage and caused a house fire in Center, we navigate the complexities of your own coverage while pursuing the negligent parties.
- Stowers Doctrine: If we make a settlement demand within policy limits and the insurer unreasonably refuses, we can hold them liable for the entire verdict, even if it exceeds the policy limits.
Our goal is to maximize your recovery so your family can afford the best medical care, plastic surgery for scarring, and long-term psychological support.
Immediate Steps for Families in Center, Shelby County
If you own a FUNTOK 24V 2-Seater Ride-On Truck, follow this protocol immediately:
- Stop Use: Do not let your child near the vehicle.
- Unplug: If it is charging, unplug it immediately.
- Do Not Dispose of Evidence: If your truck has already sparked, smoked, or caught fire, DO NOT throw it away. This is your primary piece of evidence.
- Document Everything: Take photos of the truck, the model number (DLS-K03), and any damage to your property.
- Seek Medical Attention: If your child was exposed to smoke or fire, take them to the nearest emergency room, such as the Nacogdoches Medical Center or a local Center health facility, even if injuries seem minor.
- Call Attorney911: Contact us at 1-888-ATTY-911 before you speak to the manufacturer or an insurance adjuster.
We move fast to preserve evidence. In trucking and product liability cases, we send preservation letters within 24 hours to ensure that corporate records, internal emails about safety defects, and testing data are not “accidentally” deleted.
What Our Clients Say About Attorney911
We treat every client like family. As Chad Harris shared in his review, “You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client…You are FAMILY to them.”
When you are dealing with the aftermath of a toy fire, you need that level of personal care. Stephanie Hernandez noted, “When I felt I had no hope or direction, Leonor reached out to me…She took all the weight of my worries off my shoulders.” Our dedicated staff, including Leonor and our bilingual team members like Zulema, ensure that you are never left in the dark about your case.
Frequently Asked Questions for Center, Texas Residents
Can I sue Amazon or Walmart if the FUNTOK truck I bought from them caught fire?
Yes. Under Texas product liability law, retailers that place a defective product into the stream of commerce can be held liable for the resulting damages. This is especially important when the manufacturer is located overseas, as the US-based retailer often provides a more accessible path to recovery.
What if my child wasn’t burned, but the truck fire damaged my home in Center?
You still have a claim. Product liability covers property damage as well as personal injury. If a FUNTOK truck fire damaged your garage, home, or other vehicles, we can pursue compensation for those losses.
The manufacturer is offering a full refund. Should I take it?
If you have not suffered any injuries or property damage, a refund is the standard remedy. However, if your family has been harmed, do not sign anything from Shenzhen Luobei Trading Co., Ltd. or their representatives. Signing a release in exchange for a $240 refund could bar you from pursuing a multi-million dollar claim for your child’s injuries.
How long do I have to file a claim in Texas?
Generally, the statute of limitations for personal injury and property damage in Texas is two years from the date of the incident. However, for injuries to minors, the timeline may be different. Regardless of the legal deadline, evidence like the defective circuit board and witness memories disappear quickly. You must act now.
For more information on timelines, watch “Is There a Statute of Limitations?” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c.
Why Center, Texas Families Choose Attorney911
Center is a community where people look out for one another. At Attorney911, we bring that same Texas spirit to the courtroom. We are one of the few firms with the resources to take on global manufacturers while providing the personal touch of a boutique firm.
Ralph Manginello’s 27+ years of experience and our firm’s involvement in massive litigation like the BP explosion prove that we have the “firepower” to win. We prepare every case as if it is going to trial, which forces insurance companies to take us seriously. As client Jamin Marroquin described, “Mr. Manginello guided me through the whole process with great expertise…tenacious, accessible, and determined.”
We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid unless we win your case. There is zero financial risk to your family to get the justice you deserve.
Contact the Legal Emergency Lawyers™ Today
Don’t let a negligent toy manufacturer get away with endangering your child. If you have been affected by the FUNTOK ride-on truck recall in Center, Texas, or anywhere in the state, call Attorney911 right now.
We are available 24/7 to answer your call. We answer. We fight. We win.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
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Additional Resources from Attorney911:
- What Exactly Is a Personal Injury? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWdADo3DHRI
- The Victim’s Guide to Car Crash Compensation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLbNemS_YlM
- Use Your Cellphone to Document a Legal Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
- Attorney 911 The Podcast: Listen to Ralph Manginello discuss real-world cases and practical tips at https://podcasts.apple.com/bj/podcast/attorney-911/id1773141988
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