Radio Flyer · Recalled
Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard
The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 165,000
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- 10
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
The riding toy is red molded plastic with black wheels and measures 19 inches long, 11 inches wide and 13.5 inches tall. The riding toy's model number 711 can be found molded on the underside of the toy. Units with a yellow UPC sticker underneath the product with model #711B are not recalled.
The file
- Sold at
- Walmart and other retailers, and online at Amazon.com and Target.com from August 2010 through August 2011 for about $20.
- Product type
- Toy Ride-on
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Radio Flyer, of Chicago, Ill.
Incident log
The firm received reports of ten incidents with six injuries, including three where teeth were loosened or removed, and three with chin lacerations requiring stitches.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Radio Flyer to receive a free replacement unit or refund.
For additional information, contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.radioflyer.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 AUG 16 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.
