Step2® to Repair Riding Toys recall
Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
Why was Step2® to Repair Riding Toys recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit. 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
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
- Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies
- Company
- Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 2.5 million
- Sold at
- Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
- Recall date
- May 12, 2010
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.