Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
Recalled May 12, 2010 · CPSC recall 10229 · Step2®
Hazard
A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit.
Units
About 2.5 million
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.
Description
The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy. Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit.
Contact
For additional information, contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.step2.com
Product
Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies
Manufacturer(s)
Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio
Retailers
Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →