Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 13049 · Nov 27, 2012 · The Step2 Company LLC
15,500
units affected
15,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13049
- Date
- Nov 27, 2012
- Company
- The Step2 Company LLC
- Units affected
- 15,500
- Product
- Children's Riding Toy
- Product type
- Toy Ride-on
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
Children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This poses a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Step2 to receive a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Target and other retailers from January 2012 through August 2012 for about $25.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's riding toy?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Step2 to receive a free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
Children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This poses a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.