CPSC recall · Reported June 12, 2008
Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard
The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. recalled The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and sil….
Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to… was recalled by Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. in June 12, 2008. Reason: The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. T…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the merry-go-round away from children and return it to …. Verify recall #08305 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. T….
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- agency class
- June 12, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08305 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.
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Product description
The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.
Reason for recall
The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the merry-go-round away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a full refund, or contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free retrofit kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08305 |
| Date reported | June 12, 2008 |
| Date initiated | June 12, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. |
| 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 immediately take the merry-go-round away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a full refund, or contact …
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