CPSC2002-07-25
CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Steering Wheel on Toy Car
Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel.
Sold at
Toy stores, discount stores, catalogues and web retailers sold the Model 8 Roadsters nationwide, between January 2001 and July 2002, for about $70.
Affected count
About 59,080
Injuries reported
Radio Flyer has received 19 reports of horns detaching from the steering wheel. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Steering wheels on Model 8 Roadsters
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact Redwagons at (800) 708-9246 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Radio Flyer's web site at www.radioflyer.com and complete an order form. For more information, consumers can contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Radio-Flyer-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Steering-Wheel-on-Toy-CarDon't want to check this manually?
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