CPSCAugust 16, 2011

Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard

Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard recalled?

The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Radio Flyer to receive a free replacement unit or refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.radioflyer.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
Scoot 'n Zoom children's riding toy
Company
Radio Flyer, of Chicago, Ill.
Quantity
About 165,000
Sold at
Walmart and other retailers, and online at Amazon.com and Target.com from August 2010 through August 2011 for about $20.
Recall date
August 16, 2011
Incidents / injuries
The firm received reports of ten incidents with six injuries, including three where teeth were loosened or removed, and three with chin lacerations requiring stitches.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The riding toy is red molded plastic with black wheels and measures 19 inches long, 11 inches wide and 13.5 inches tall. The riding toy's model number 711 can be found molded on the underside of the toy. Units with a yellow UPC sticker underneath the product with model #711B are not recalled.

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