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Product recall · CPSCApril 21, 2011Serious
Disney Princess Plastic Trikes
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What’s wrong
The plastic castle display and the princess figures protruding from the top of the handle bar pose a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the trikes away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free replacement handlebar with an enclosed rotating display.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Kiddieland at (800) 430-5307 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.kiddieland.com.hk
The product
This recall involves the Disney Princess Plastic Racing Trikes. The trikes are pink and fuchsia with a purple seat and wheels. On top of the handlebar, there is a rotating castle display surrounded by three princess figures. "Disney Princess" is printed on the label in front of the trike just below the handlebar.
Details
- Units affected
- About 9,000 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada
- Recall date
- April 21, 2011
- Brand
- Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- CPSC and Kiddieland have received three reports of children suffering facial lacerations.
Target, JCPenney, Meijer and H.E.B. stores nationwide and on the Web at www.target.com from January 2009 through April 2011 for about $50.
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: “Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration 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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