CPSCGeneral Alert
Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
Published: May 12, 2010Recall ID: 10229Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy. Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Step2-Recalls-to-Repair-Riding-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury |
| Title | Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/786277c661d74000900ead276d870719.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Front of Recalled Push Around Buggy |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/afe9481410834f43a012ef9fa75eb537.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Rear of Recalled Push Around Buggy showing yellow knob |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ee39008a7b444543ab0e7cfa11c5c9d9.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Front of Recalled Whisper Ride Buggy |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/961065a992ac400199dbbd3f34939e30.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Rear of Recalled Whisper Ride Buggy showing yellow knob |
| Hazards › Name | A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches. |
| Products › Name | Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies |
| Products › Type | Toy Ride-on |
| Products › Category I D | 2203 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2.5 million |
| Recall I D | 226 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59. |
| Recall Date | 2010-05-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy. Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 10229 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2010/12963r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.step2.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-11-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |