CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Steering Wheel on Toy Car
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-07-25). Hazards: choking. About 59,080 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02214 |
| Published | 2002-07-25 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-03 |
| Product category | Toy Ride-on |
| Products | Steering wheels on Model 8 Roadsters |
| Firm named in the title | Radio Flyer Inc. |
| Firms | Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 59,080 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Toy stores, discount stores, catalogues and web retailers sold the Model 8 Roadsters nationwide, between January 2001 and July 2002, for about $70. |
Description
The Model 8 Roadster is about 26 inches long with a red steel body and a red rubber horn on a black steering wheel. The words "Radio Flyer" and the number "8" appear on both sides of the riding toy. Roadsters included in this recall have a date of manufacture of 12/2001 or earlier and have a "horn symbol" embossed on the red rubber horn. A label with the date of manufacture is located on the bottom of the Roadster. The label has the letters "MD" followed by a date code that represents the month and year of manufacture (for example, MD 12/2001 is for a manufacture date of December 2001). Model 8 Roadsters manufactured after January 2002 are not involved in this recall. Model 8 Roadsters with a star embossed on the horn, even if manufactured in 2001, have been re-designed and are not included in this recall.
Hazard
A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel.
Incidents and injuries
Radio Flyer has received 19 reports of horns detaching from the steering wheel. No injuries have been reported.
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