CPSCGeneral Alert
Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: April 21, 2011Recall ID: 11206Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves three models of Kiddieland "Lights and Sounds" three-wheeled scooters including a red Spiderman, a blue Thomas & Friends™ and a pink girl's scooter. The scooters have buttons on the handle that play music and sounds. "Kiddieland" is molded on the back of the steering mechanism. Spiderman or Thomas & Friends™ are found on the steering mechanism and platform. The girl's model has butterflies on the platform.
Affected Products
Lights and Sounds Children's Scooters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Childrens-Scooters-Recalled-by-Kiddieland-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11206.11206.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Kiddieland have received two reports of children whose fingers got caught in the hinge mechanism and required stitches. |
| Products › Name | Lights and Sounds Children's Scooters |
| Products › Type | Toy Ride-on |
| Products › Category I D | 2203 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 in the United States and 700 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 662 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Toys R Us and JCPenney from January 2009 through February 2011 for about $40 |
| Recall Date | 2011-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves three models of Kiddieland "Lights and Sounds" three-wheeled scooters including a red Spiderman, a blue Thomas & Friends™ and a pink girl's scooter. The scooters have buttons on the handle that play music and sounds. "Kiddieland" is molded on the back of the steering mechanism. Spiderman or Thomas & Friends™ are found on the steering mechanism and platform. The girl's model has butterflies on the platform. |
| Recall Number | 11206 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11793r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Kiddieland toll-free at (800) 430-5307 or visit the firm's website at www.kiddieland.com.hk |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |