CPSC recall · Reported July 25, 2002
CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Steering Wheel on Toy Car
A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.
Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill. recalled The Model 8 Roadster is about 26 inches long with a red steel body and a red rubber horn ….
CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Steering Wheel on Toy Car was recalled by Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill. in July 25, 2002. Reason: A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young ch…. Remedy: Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwago…. Verify recall #02214 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young ch….
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- July 25, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02214 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 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, what to do
Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order 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 | 02214 |
| Date reported | July 25, 2002 |
| Date initiated | July 25, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 59,080 |
| 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 these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel.
- Check the recall number (02214) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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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