Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11305 · Aug 16, 2011 · Radio Flyer
165,000
units affected
165,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11305
- Date
- Aug 16, 2011
- Company
- Radio Flyer
- Units affected
- 165,000
- Product
- Scoot 'n Zoom children's riding toy
- Product type
- Toy Ride-on
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
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.
What can happen
The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Radio Flyer to receive a free replacement unit or refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Walmart and other retailers, and online at Amazon.com and Target.com from August 2010 through August 2011 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scoot 'n zoom children's riding toy?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Radio Flyer to receive a free replacement unit or refund.
What is the hazard?
The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
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.