Kiddieland Toys Limited · Recalled
Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 16,000 in the United States and 700 in Canada
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Toys R Us and JCPenney from January 2009 through February 2011 for about $40
- Product type
- Toy Ride-on
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass.
Incident log
CPSC and Kiddieland have received two reports of children whose fingers got caught in the hinge mechanism and required stitches.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit.
For additional information, contact Kiddieland toll-free at (800) 430-5307 or visit the firm's website at www.kiddieland.com.hk
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 APR 21 2011; last revised JUL 05 2016.