CPSCNovember 27, 2012

Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall

Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall recalled?

Children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This poses a fall hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Step2 to receive a free replacement toy. Contact: Step2; toll-free at (866) 860-1887, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.step2.com, and click on the "View Details" link under Recall Information for more information.

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
Children's Riding Toy
Company
The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio
Quantity
About 15,500
Sold at
Target and other retailers from January 2012 through August 2012 for about $25.
Recall date
November 27, 2012
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received four reports of incidents, with one incident resulting in head bumps and one resulting in a minor concussion and cuts to the gum and lip from the child's front teeth.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled product is an X-Rider Car. It is a red, plastic toy scooter with a yellow handlebar and seat, and two blue stickers that simulate headlights. It is 14 inches high, 14 inches wide and 19 inches long. The middle of the handle bar contains the Step2 logo. Step2's contact information is located on the rider's left side of the car. Children use their feet to propel the toy.

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