CPSCJune 12, 2008

Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R recall

Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R recalled?

The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the merry-go-round away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a full refund, or contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free retrofit kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacific-cycle.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds
Company
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Quantity
About 15,000
Sold at
Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.
Recall date
June 12, 2008
Incidents / injuries
Pacific Cycle has received one report of an injury involving the merry-go-round, which resulted in a fall and abrasions to a child.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.

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