Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 11206 · announced April 21, 2011 · Kiddieland Toys Limited · 16,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves three models of Kiddieland "Lights and Sounds" three-wheeled scooters including a red Spiderman, a blue Thomas & Friends™ and a pink girl's scooter. The scooters have buttons on the handle that play music and sounds. "Kiddieland" is molded on the back of the steering mechanism. Spiderman or Thomas & Friends™ are found on the steering mechanism and platform. The girl's model has butterflies on the platform.
The hazard
A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and Kiddieland have received two reports of children whose fingers got caught in the hinge mechanism and required stitches.
Sold at: Toys R Us and JCPenney from January 2009 through February 2011 for about $40
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Kiddieland toll-free at (800) 430-5307 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.