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Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard

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

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Merry-Go-Rounds-Sold-Exclusively-at-Toys-R-Us-Recalled-by-Pacific-Cycle-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
TitleChildren's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c189c2514d3143e3818655d6f8c31207.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled Merry-Go-Round
Hazards › NameThe 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 › NamePacific Cycle has received one report of an injury involving the merry-go-round, which resulted in a fall and abrasions to a child.
Products › NamePlaysafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds
Products › TypePlayground Items
Products › Category I D2072
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 15,000
Recall I D4338
Remedies › NameConsumers 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 › NameToys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.
Recall Date2008-06-12T00:00:00
DescriptionThe Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.
Recall Number08305
Manufacturers › NamePacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Consumer ContactFor 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 Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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  • Recalling FirmPacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Recall Hazard Severity
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