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Product recall · CPSCJune 12, 2008Serious
Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacific-cycle.com
The product
The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.
Details
- Units affected
- About 15,000
- Recall date
- June 12, 2008
- Brand
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Pacific Cycle has received one report of an injury involving the merry-go-round, which resulted in a fall and abrasions to a child.
Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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