Pacific Cycle · Recalled
Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall 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.
- Units
- About 15,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $80–$100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.
The file
- Sold at
- Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.
- Product type
- Playground Items
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Incident log
Pacific Cycle has received one report of an injury involving the merry-go-round, which resulted in a fall and abrasions to a child.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 12 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.