Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
What was recalled
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.
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.
Injuries
The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.
Made in
United States
Where it was sold
- Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
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