Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to
Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to recalled?
A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Kiddieland toll-free at (800) 430-5307 or visit the firm's website at www.kiddieland.com.hk
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
- Lights and Sounds Children's Scooters
- Company
- Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 16,000 in the United States and 700 in Canada
- Sold at
- Toys R Us and JCPenney from January 2009 through February 2011 for about $40
- Recall date
- April 21, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Kiddieland have received two reports of children whose fingers got caught in the hinge mechanism and required stitches.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves three models of Kiddieland "Lights and Sounds" three-wheeled scooters including a red Spiderman, a blue Thomas & Friends™ and a pink girl's scooter. The scooters have buttons on the handle that play music and sounds. "Kiddieland" is molded on the back of the steering mechanism. Spiderman or Thomas & Friends™ are found on the steering mechanism and platform. The girl's model has butterflies on the platform.