Huffy Recalls Slider Tricycles Due to Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Recall 13170 · Apr 17, 2013 · Huffy
5,040
units affected
5,040
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13170
- Date
- Apr 17, 2013
- Company
- Huffy
- Units affected
- 5,040
- Product
- 2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycle
- Product type
- Toy Vehicles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled product is 2012 model year 20-inch, three-wheeled Slider. The tricycle has a white frame with a black seat and black handlebars. "Huffy" is printed on the front of the frame; "Slider" is printed on the frame's side. The model number, 98682, is located on the frame under the seat.
What can happen
The handlebar can unexpectedly loosen while in use, causing the rider to lose control. This poses crash and fall hazards for the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the tricycle and contact Huffy for instructions on how to obtain a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Toys R Us nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2012 huffy® 20-inch slider tricycle?
Consumers should immediately stop using the tricycle and contact Huffy for instructions on how to obtain a refund.
What is the hazard?
The handlebar can unexpectedly loosen while in use, causing the rider to lose control. This poses crash and fall hazards for the rider.
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.