Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled July 28, 2011 · CPSC recall 11287 · Fisher-Price

Hazard

The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of seven reports of injuries, including five reports of children requiring surgical glue or stitches.

Description

This recall involves the Fisher Price's Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon model number P8977. The product includes a red wagon with a yellow handle, multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. The model number is located on the bottom of the wagon. "Little People® Builders" is found on a label on the side of the wagon and "Fisher Price" is embossed on the handle. Wagons with green handles are not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com

Product

Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon

Imported by

Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Retailers

Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide from June 2009 through July 2011 for about $25.

Made in

Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →