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CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ride-On Push Cars

Reported: June 18, 2002 Initiated: June 18, 2002 #02176

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

Consumers should take the recalled cars away from young children immediately and contact Radio Flyer Inc., to receive a replacement steering wheel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill.. Units affected: About 15,000.
Why was this product recalled?
A child can pull the horn off the car's steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should take the recalled cars away from young children immediately and contact Radio Flyer Inc., to receive a replacement steering wheel.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 18, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02176.