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Product recall · CPSCNovember 15, 2013Serious
Step2 Ride-On Wagon Toys
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The removable blue seat backs can detach and allow the child in the wagon to fall out, posing 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 stop using the wagon and inspect it to determine if the seat belt is attached to the removable blue seat back. If so, the wagon is included in this recall. Consumers with the recalled wagons should contact Step2 to obtain a free repair kit.
Who to contact: Contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.step2.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
The product
This recall involves Step2® Whisper Ride Touring Wagons. The two-seat plastic wagon is 25 inches wide by 41.25 inches long by 20 inches high with blue seats, a tan wagon base and a red canopy. The Step2 logo appears on the canopy and on the side of the wagon base.
Details
- Units affected
- About 14,000
- Recall date
- November 15, 2013
- Brand
- The Step2® Company, LLC of Streetsboro, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Step2 has received 29 reports of the seat back detaching, 28 of which resulted in children falling out of the wagon. Fourteen of these resulted in bumped heads and nine resulted in bruises, scratches or lacerations.
Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com from February 2013 to August 2013 for about $130.
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: “Step2 Recalls Ride-On Wagon Toys Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us”
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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