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Fall / CollapseMay 12, 2010CPSC #10229

Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury

Brand
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
Not stated
Remedy
repair

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.

Photos

Front of Recalled Push Around BuggyRear of Recalled Push Around Buggy showing yellow knobFront of Recalled Whisper Ride BuggyRear of Recalled Whisper Ride Buggy showing yellow knob
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