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Product recall · CPSCNovember 27, 2012Serious
Children's Riding Toy
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What’s wrong
Children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This poses a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Step2 to receive a free replacement toy.
Who to contact: Step2; toll-free at (866) 860-1887, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.step2.com, and click on the "View Details" link under Recall Information for more information.
The product
The recalled product is an X-Rider Car. It is a red, plastic toy scooter with a yellow handlebar and seat, and two blue stickers that simulate headlights. It is 14 inches high, 14 inches wide and 19 inches long. The middle of the handle bar contains the Step2 logo. Step2's contact information is located on the rider's left side of the car. Children use their feet to propel the toy.
Details
- Units affected
- About 15,500
- Recall date
- November 27, 2012
- Brand
- The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of incidents, with one incident resulting in head bumps and one resulting in a minor concussion and cuts to the gum and lip from the child's front teeth.
Target and other retailers from January 2012 through August 2012 for about $25.
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 Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard”
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