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CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Steering Wheel on Toy Car

Reported: July 25, 2002 Initiated: July 25, 2002 #02214

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel.

Details

Units Affected
About 59,080
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Radio-Flyer-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Steering-Wheel-on-Toy-Car

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill.. Units affected: About 59,080.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 25, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02214.

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