CPSCJuly 28, 2011

Fisher-Price to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go recall: Laceration Hazard

Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard

Why was Fisher-Price to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go recalled?

The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com

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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
Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon
Company
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Quantity
About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada
Sold at
Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide from June 2009 through July 2011 for about $25.
Recall date
July 28, 2011
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of seven reports of injuries, including five reports of children requiring surgical glue or stitches.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Fisher Price's Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon model number P8977. The product includes a red wagon with a yellow handle, multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. The model number is located on the bottom of the wagon. "Little People® Builders" is found on a label on the side of the wagon and "Fisher Price" is embossed on the handle. Wagons with green handles are not included in this recall.

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