Fisher-Price Recalls Children's Trikes Due to Risk of Serious Injury
CPSC recall 10359 · announced September 30, 2010 · Fisher-price · 7 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Fisher-Price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles with model numbers listed in the chart below and that have either a disc-shaped or D-shaped pretend key. The model numbers are located under the seat in the storage compartment. The trikes are intended for children 2 to 5 years of age. The pretend keys are located about 3 inches in front of the seat and protrude at least 5/8 inches above the trike's body. The trikes manufactured after June 16, 2010 are not included in this recall. These trikes have a modified key in a flattened D shape (see picture) and a manufacturer run number higher than 1670Q2. The run number indicates the trike was manufactured on the 167th day of 2010 or on June 16, 2010. The run number is found under the seat below the model number.
The hazard
A child can strike, sit or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key resulting in serious injury, including genital bleeding.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately place the trikes out of children's reach and contact Fisher-Price for a free replacement key.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of 10 reports of incidents resulting in injury. Six of the incidents required medical attention after young girls, ages two to three years old, fell against or on the protruding disc-shaped and D-shaped pretend key.
Sold at: Mass merchandise stores nationwide from January 1997 through September 2010 for about $25.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.