Safety regulator, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on Toys
Recall 02175 · Jun 12, 2002 · The Little Tikes Company
21,400
units affected
21,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02175
- Date
- Jun 12, 2002
- Company
- The Little Tikes Company
- Units affected
- 21,400
- Product
- Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on toys
- Product type
- Toy Ride-on
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on toy is made of molded plastic with a clear dome filled with colorful beads attached to the handlebars. The riding toys have a yellow body, a red seat and red handlebars with blue hand grips. The identification number 32922XX 1 is molded on the underside of the ride-on body. The model number 1568-01 and "Made In U.S.A." are molded on the bottom of the storage area below the red seat. The product was sold for children age 9 months to 36 months old.
What can happen
Young children who lean forward can fall forward over the handlebars, causing facial injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a Little Tikes replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Little Tikes has received 10 reports of children falling forward over the toy's handlebars. Seven injuries to children include damaged teeth, stitches to the chin, cuts and scratches to the mouth and face.
- Sold at
- Toy stores nationwide sold the riding toys, from March 2001 through May 13, 2002, for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pop 'n scoot ride-on toys?
Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a Little Tikes replacement product.
What is the hazard?
Young children who lean forward can fall forward over the handlebars, causing facial injuries.
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.