Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-05-12). Hazards: injury. About 2,500,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10229 |
| Published | 2010-05-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-11-17 |
| Product category | Toy Ride-on |
| Products | Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies |
| Firm named in the title | Step2® |
| Firms | Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 2,500,000 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59. |
Description
The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy. Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall.
Hazard
A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.
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