Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled August 16, 2011 · CPSC recall 11305 · Riding
Hazard
The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 165,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm received reports of ten incidents with six injuries, including three where teeth were loosened or removed, and three with chin lacerations requiring stitches.
Description
The riding toy is red molded plastic with black wheels and measures 19 inches long, 11 inches wide and 13.5 inches tall. The riding toy's model number 711 can be found molded on the underside of the toy. Units with a yellow UPC sticker underneath the product with model #711B are not recalled.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Radio Flyer to receive a free replacement unit or refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.radioflyer.com
Product
Scoot 'n Zoom children's riding toy
Distributed by
Radio Flyer, of Chicago, Ill.
Retailers
Walmart and other retailers, and online at Amazon.com and Target.com from August 2010 through August 2011 for about $20.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →