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Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsTip-overSold on AmazonSold on WalmartSold on TargetAug 16, 2011
Picture showing the difference between recalled model #711 and model #711B, which was not recalled
Picture showing the difference between recalled model #711 and model #711B, which was not recalled
Recalled riding toy
Recalled riding toy

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

Hazard

The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Radio Flyer to receive a free replacement unit or refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Walmart and other retailers, and online at Amazon.com and Target.com from August 2010 through August 2011 for about $20.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.radioflyer.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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