Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2002-07-25T00:00:00
Product: Steering wheels on Model 8 Roadsters
Company: Toy stores, discount stores, catalogues and web retailers sold the Model 8 Roadsters nationwide, between January 2001 and July 2002, for about $70.
Hazard: A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.
Description: The Model 8 Roadster is about 26 inches long with a red steel body and a red rubber horn on a black steering wheel. The words "Radio Flyer" and the number "8" appear on both sides of the riding toy. Roadsters included in this recall have a date of manufacture of 12/2001 or earlier and have a "horn symbol" embossed on the red rubber horn. A label with the date of manufacture is located on the bottom of the Roadster. The label has the letters "MD" followed by a date code that represents the month and year of manufacture (for example, MD 12/2001 is for a manufacture date of December 2001). Model 8 Roadsters manufactured after January 2002 are not involved in this recall. Model 8 Roadsters with a star embossed on the horn, even if manufactured in 2001, have been re-designed and are not included in this recall.
Remedy: Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel.
Incidents / Injuries: Radio Flyer has received 19 reports of horns detaching from the steering wheel. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number: 02214
Product Type: Toys / Play Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard