Step2 Recalls Children's Grocery Shopping Carts Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-02-27). Hazards: laceration. Models: 700000. About 17,000 units in the US and 3,500 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20081 |
| Published | 2020-02-27 |
| Last updated | 2020-02-27 |
| Products | Little Helper's™ children's grocery shopping carts |
| Firm named in the title | Step2 |
| Firms | The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 17,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 3,500 |
| Model numbers | 700000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | BJ Wholesale Club, Kohl's and other stores nationwide and online at Step2.com from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $40. |
Description
This recall involves Step2's Little Helper's Shopping Cart with the following model numbers and color combinations: 700000 (blue basket with tan cart,) 708500 (pink basket with white cart) and 8567KL (pink basket with gray cart). The grocery shopping carts measure 18.5 inches by 13 inches by 21.5 inches and have a shopping cart base and basket, four wheels and a doll seat. Only units with date code combinations of 5 and 19 are included in this recall. The date code can be found on the center rib on the back of the basket below the handle. The model number is located on the product packaging.
Hazard
The shopping cart's basket can break into sharp pieces, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take away the recalled shopping carts from children and contact Step2® for a free replacement shopping cart or a refund in the form of a $40 credit towards the purchase price of another Step2 product on www.Step2.com.
Incidents and injuries
Step2 has received 22 reports of cart baskets breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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