Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-06-12). Hazards: fall. About 15,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08305 |
| Published | 2008-06-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Playground Items |
| Products | Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds |
| Firm named in the title | Pacific Cycle |
| Firms | Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 15,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair |
| Sold | Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100. |
Description
The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.
Hazard
The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the merry-go-round away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a full refund, or contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free retrofit kit.
Incidents and injuries
Pacific Cycle has received one report of an injury involving the merry-go-round, which resulted in a fall and abrasions to a child.
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