Kyosho Recalls MX01 Readyset APIO Jimny TS4 (Pure White Pearl) Over Rear Bumper Defect
Capped at 30: reliably dated 2026-05-07 — old news, not next-episode material. This is a genuine safety recall announcement, which per the rubric's category range (85-95 for safety recalls) should score high, but the defect here is minor (cosmetic bumper fitment issue, not a hazard) and narrowly scoped to a single regional SKU/color variant, which reduces its urgency and broad relevance compared to a true safety hazard recall. Still, it's clearly novel this week with a specific date and defined
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Kyosho announced a voluntary recall of the No. 32539PW MX01 Readyset APIO Jimny TS4 (Pure White Pearl) due to a manufacturing defect where the rear bumper stays were installed reversed, causing body fitment issues. Units shipped on 2026年4月27日 are affected; Kyosho will repair returned units for free, with customers required to send them cash-on-delivery (shipping paid by Kyosho).