Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 11205 · announced April 21, 2011 · Kiddieland Toys Limited · 9,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Disney Princess Plastic Racing Trikes. The trikes are pink and fuchsia with a purple seat and wheels. On top of the handlebar, there is a rotating castle display surrounded by three princess figures. "Disney Princess" is printed on the label in front of the trike just below the handlebar.
The hazard
The plastic castle display and the princess figures protruding from the top of the handle bar pose a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the trikes away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free replacement handlebar with an enclosed rotating display. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and Kiddieland have received three reports of children suffering facial lacerations.
Sold at: Target, JCPenney, Meijer and H.E.B. stores nationwide and on the Web at www.target.com from January 2009 through April 2011 for about $50.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Kiddieland at (800) 430-5307 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.kiddieland.com.hk
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.