CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Push Toys
CPSC recall 05168 · announced May 10, 2005 · Fisher-price · 54,000 units affected
The product
The recalled Lil' Wagster Dragster toy is an electronic push toy for children 1-year-old and up. It has a green race car base with red wheels and a blue handle that extends up for the child to hold. The words "Fisher-Price" are stamped in red on the handle unit, while the number "3" is stamped in yellow on the front of the race car base. The push toy has a model number of B0335, which is printed on the underside of the toy's race car base.
The hazard
A young child's chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy's round-shaped handle and incur injuries.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the recalled push toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a repair kit and installation instructions.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Fisher-Price has received nine reports of injuries associated with the push toy's handle, including loose teeth, cut gums and bruises to the mouth and chin.
Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide, from December 2002 through February 2005, for about $13.
Consumer contact: Contact Fisher-Price at (800) 991-2444 anytime or log on to the firm's Web site at www.service.fisher-price.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.