Step2 Company · Recalled
Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard
Children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This poses a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 15,500
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
The recalled product is an X-Rider Car. It is a red, plastic toy scooter with a yellow handlebar and seat, and two blue stickers that simulate headlights. It is 14 inches high, 14 inches wide and 19 inches long. The middle of the handle bar contains the Step2 logo. Step2's contact information is located on the rider's left side of the car. Children use their feet to propel the toy.
The file
- Sold at
- Target and other retailers from January 2012 through August 2012 for about $25.
- Product type
- Toy Ride-on
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio
Incident log
The firm has received four reports of incidents, with one incident resulting in head bumps and one resulting in a minor concussion and cuts to the gum and lip from the child's front teeth.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Step2 to receive a free replacement toy.
Step2; toll-free at (866) 860-1887, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.step2.com, and click on the "View Details" link under Recall Information for more information.
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 NOV 27 2012; last revised JAN 20 2015.