CPSC, The Sportsman's Guide Announce Recall of the Big Red Wagon
Recalled May 30, 2002 · CPSC recall 02542 · The Sportsman's Guide
Hazard
The Big Red Wagon has four rubber wheels that include plastic rims that may break and explode under pressure, when being inflated. Parts of the wheel and the tire can strike and injure anyone nearby.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Big Red Wagon immediately and contact The Sportsman's Guide to receive free replacement wheels and a $10 coupon.
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
The Sportsman's Guide is aware of eight incidents, in which the tires have exploded. Three of the incidents involved adult consumers who sustained injuries described as lacerations to the hand and abrasions.
Description
The children's wagon is identified by the number 54774 and is made of red steel. The wagon measures 3-3/4" deep x 33-1/2" long x 15-1/2" wide. It has a black metal handle 18" long and four rubber inflated wheels. The big red wagon was manufactured in Taiwan.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the Big Red Wagon immediately and contact The Sportsman's Guide to receive free replacement wheels and a $10 coupon.
Contact
For more information and instructions, consumers should call The Sportsman's Guide toll-free at (800) 888-5222, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., CNT.
Product
Big Red Wagons
Imported by
The Sportsman's Guide, of South St. Paul, Minn.
Retailers
The Sportsman's Guide sold the red wagon nationwide through its catalogue, the Internet and the Sportsman's Guide retail store, from October 2001 through April 2002, for about $60.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →