Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported June 27, 2000
Spinning Ride Toys Recalled by Today's Kids
Laceration
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Today's Kids recalled Spinning Ride Toys Recalled by Today's Kids NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety C… - a moderate-severity action.
Spinning Ride Toys Recalled by Today's Kids was recalled by Today's Kids in June 27, 2000. Reason: Laceration. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #00133 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Today's Kids issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Laceration.
- Moderate
- severity level
- June 27, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00133 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00133) was formally reported on June 27, 2000. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Today's Kids is listed as the recalling firm. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: Laceration Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Vehicles recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
Spinning Ride Toys Recalled by Today's Kids NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued June 27, 2000, Revised April 16, 2004 Release # 00-133 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Firm is out of business and a replacement toy is no longer available. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. CPSC, Today's Kids Announce Recall of Spinning Ride Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Today's Kids, of Dallas, Texas, recalledabout 103,000 spinning ride toys. The center column can break, causing a child to suddenly fall backward or be hit in the face by the broken column. Today's Kids had received 1,427 reports of the toys'columns breaking off, resulting in five injuries. Injuries include bumps on heads, cut faces and split lips. Two children required stitches. The Music & Lights Kidaround Spinner? is a purple turntable with a green column through the middle, which is topped by a yellow steering wheel. The child sits on the turntable and spins around by turning on the steering wheel. The toy plays five songs and lights flash while the child is spinning. The toy's packaging indicates it is intended for children 11/2 to 5 years old. A sticker on the center of the steering wheel reads, "today's kids®". The battery cover, on the side of the green column reads, "MADE IN CHINA". The bottom of the turntable reads, "MADE IN U.S.A.". Toy and discount department stores nationwide sold these spinning ride toys from July 1999 through May 2000 for about $20. Consumers should take these spinning ride toys away from children immediately, and discard or destroy these products. The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted, and a replacement toy is no longer available.
Reason for recall
Laceration
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00133 |
| Date reported | June 27, 2000 |
| Date initiated | June 27, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Today's Kids |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Spinning Ride Toys Recalled by Today's Kids NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued June 27, 2000, Revised April 16, 2004 Release # 00-133 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Firm is out of business and a replacement toy is no longer available. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. CPSC, Today's Kids Announce Recall of Spinning Ride Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Today's Kids, of Dallas, Texas, recalledabout 103,000 spinning ride toys. The center column can break, causing a child to suddenly fall backward or be hit in the face by the broken column. Today's Kids had received 1,427 reports of the toys'columns breaking off, resulting in five injuries. Injuries include bumps on heads, cut faces and split lips. Two children required stitches. The Music & Lights Kidaround Spinner? is a purple turntable with a green column through the middle, which is topped by a yellow steering wheel. The child sits on the turntable and spins around by turning on the steering wheel. The toy plays five songs and lights flash while the child is spinning. The toy's packaging indicates it is intended for children 11/2 to 5 years old. A sticker on the center of the steering wheel reads, "today's kids®". The battery cover, on the side of the green column reads, "MADE IN CHINA". The bottom of the turntable reads, "MADE IN U.S.A.". Toy and discount department stores nationwide sold these spinning ride toys from July 1999 through May 2000 for about $20. Consumers should take these spinning ride toys away from children immediately, and discard or destroy these products. The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted, and a replacement toy is no longer available.. Recalled by Today's Kids.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Laceration
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 27, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 00133.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (00133) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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