CPSC2008-06-12
Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.
Affected count
About 15,000
Injuries 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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Merry-Go-Rounds-Sold-Exclusively-at-Toys-R-Us-Recalled-by-Pacific-Cycle-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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