CPSCGeneral Alert
Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cyc...
Published: June 12, 2008Recall ID: 08305Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.
Affected Products
Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Merry-Go-Rounds-Sold-Exclusively-at-Toys-R-Us-Recalled-by-Pacific-Cycle-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c189c2514d3143e3818655d6f8c31207.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Merry-Go-Round |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Pacific Cycle has received one report of an injury involving the merry-go-round, which resulted in a fall and abrasions to a child. |
| Products › Name | Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds |
| Products › Type | Playground Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2072 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,000 |
| Recall I D | 4338 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars. |
| Recall Number | 08305 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |