CPSCGeneral Alert
Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard
Published: November 27, 2012Recall ID: 13049Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This poses a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is an X-Rider Car. It is a red, plastic toy scooter with a yellow handlebar and seat, and two blue stickers that simulate headlights. It is 14 inches high, 14 inches wide and 19 inches long. The middle of the handle bar contains the Step2 logo. Step2's contact information is located on the rider's left side of the car. Children use their feet to propel the toy.
Affected Products
Children's Riding Toy
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Childrens-Riding-Toy-Recalled-by-Step2-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.133339.Large%25201-13049%2520%28X-Rider%2520Car%29.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Step2 X-Rider Car |
| Hazards › Name | Children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This poses a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of incidents, with one incident resulting in head bumps and one resulting in a minor concussion and cuts to the gum and lip from the child's front teeth. |
| Products › Name | Children's Riding Toy |
| Products › Type | Toy Ride-on |
| Products › Category I D | 2203 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,500 |
| Recall I D | 1254 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Step2 to receive a free replacement toy. |
| Retailers › Name | Target and other retailers from January 2012 through August 2012 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2012-11-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is an X-Rider Car. It is a red, plastic toy scooter with a yellow handlebar and seat, and two blue stickers that simulate headlights. It is 14 inches high, 14 inches wide and 19 inches long. The middle of the handle bar contains the Step2 logo. Step2's contact information is located on the rider's left side of the car. Children use their feet to propel the toy. |
| Recall Number | 13049 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Step2; toll-free at (866) 860-1887, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.step2.com, and click on the "View Details" link under Recall Information for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |