Radio Flyer Recalls Electric Wagons Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 18122 · Mar 14, 2018 · Radio Flyer
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18122
- Date
- Mar 14, 2018
- Company
- Radio Flyer
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Children's eWagons
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Radio Flyer's eWagon children's battery-operated electric wagons. When force is applied to the wagon's electric handle, the motor activates to power the wagon. The foldable wagon is constructed of red and gray fabric and a steel frame and measures about 41 inches long, 25 inches wide, and 42 inches tall. The wagon has a removable canopy, two seats with seatbelts, four cup holders, a storage pouch, a removable battery and a telescoping handle where the power button is. The Radio Flyer logo is printed on each side of the wagon. Only wagons with model number 3912/3912A are included in this recall. The model number can be found on the handle warning label located near the pivoting joint.
What can happen
Improper wiring can activate the wagon's motor unintentionally, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wagons and contact Radio Flyer for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the wagon's motor activating unintentionally. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and online at www.radioflyer.com and www.toysrus.com from August 2017 through January 2018 for about $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's ewagons?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wagons and contact Radio Flyer for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Improper wiring can activate the wagon's motor unintentionally, posing an injury 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.