Radio Flyer Scoot 'n Zoom Children's Riding Toy Recalled

Date:
August 16, 2011
Category:
Toys & Games
Company/Brand:
Radio Flyer
The Danger:
The riding toy can tip over, allowing a child to fall forward while riding, which poses a fall hazard to young children. Radio Flyer received reports of ten incidents with six injuries, including three where teeth were loosened or removed, and three with chin lacerations requiring stitches.
Description:
This recall involves about 165,000 Scoot 'n Zoom children's riding toys. 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.
Sold At:
Walmart and other retailers, and online at Amazon.com and Target.com from August 2010 through August 2011 for about $20.
What To Do:
Immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Radio Flyer to receive a free replacement unit or refund. Contact the company toll-free at 800-621-7613 or visit radioflyer.com.
For More Information:
cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11305.html

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