Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 08305 · announced June 12, 2008 · Pacific Cycle · 15,000 units affected
The product
The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.
The hazard
The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the merry-go-round away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a full refund, or contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free retrofit kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Pacific Cycle has received one report of an injury involving the merry-go-round, which resulted in a fall and abrasions to a child.
Sold at: Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacific-cycle.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.