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Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury

U.S. CPSCInjuriesMay 12, 2010
Front of Recalled Push Around Buggy
Front of Recalled Push Around Buggy
Rear of Recalled Push Around Buggy showing yellow knob
Rear of Recalled Push Around Buggy showing yellow knob
Front of Recalled Whisper Ride Buggy
Front of Recalled Whisper Ride Buggy
Rear of Recalled Whisper Ride Buggy showing yellow knob
Rear of Recalled Whisper Ride Buggy showing yellow knob

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.

Product description

The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy. Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall.

Sold on

Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.step2.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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