CPSCGeneral Alert
Huffy Recalls Slider Tricycles Due to Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively a...
Published: April 17, 2013Recall ID: 13170Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The handlebar can unexpectedly loosen while in use, causing the rider to lose control. This poses crash and fall hazards for the rider.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is 2012 model year 20-inch, three-wheeled Slider. The tricycle has a white frame with a black seat and black handlebars. "Huffy" is printed on the front of the frame; "Slider" is printed on the frame's side. The model number, 98682, is located on the frame under the seat.
Affected Products
2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Huffy-Recalls-Slider-Tricycles |
| Title | Huffy Recalls Slider Tricycles Due to Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13170.Huffy_Slider_large.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Huffy Slider |
| Hazards › Name | The handlebar can unexpectedly loosen while in use, causing the rider to lose control. This poses crash and fall hazards for the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | 2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycle |
| Products › Type | Toy Vehicles |
| Products › Category I D | 2208 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,040 |
| Recall I D | 1359 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the tricycle and contact Huffy for instructions on how to obtain a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Huffy Corp. of Centerville, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Toys R Us nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2013-04-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is 2012 model year 20-inch, three-wheeled Slider. The tricycle has a white frame with a black seat and black handlebars. "Huffy" is printed on the front of the frame; "Slider" is printed on the frame's side. The model number, 98682, is located on the frame under the seat. |
| Recall Number | 13170 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Huffy toll-free at (888) 366-3828 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.huffybikes.com and click on "Product Recall" on the bottom of the page. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |