CPSC recall · Reported June 18, 2002
CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ride-On Push Cars
A child can pull the horn off the car's steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard.
Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill. recalled The Little Wooden Push Car is about 24 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 18 inches high. T….
CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ride-On Push Cars was recalled by Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill. in June 18, 2002. Reason: A child can pull the horn off the car's steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled cars away from young children immediately and contact …. Verify recall #02176 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-A child can pull the horn off the car's steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard..
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- June 18, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02176 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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.
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Product description
The Little Wooden Push Car is about 24 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 18 inches high. The car has a natural wood body, a red steering wheel column, a red metal bar on the back, and a red plastic horn on the steering wheel. "Radio Flyer" is written on both sides of the car. A child sits in the push car and moves the car with his or her feet. The car is for use by children 1 to 3 years old. Some of these push cars do not have horns. Only Wooden Push Cars with horns are part of this recall. No other Radio Flyer products are involved in this recall.
Reason for recall
A child can pull the horn off the car's steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take the recalled cars away from young children immediately and contact Radio Flyer Inc., to receive a replacement steering wheel.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02176 |
| Date reported | June 18, 2002 |
| Date initiated | June 18, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 15,000 |
| 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
Consumers should take the recalled cars away from young children immediately and contact Radio Flyer Inc., to receive a replaceme…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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