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CPSC recall · Reported July 28, 2011

Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard

The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard i…

Recall #
11287
Affected scope
About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Fisher Price's Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon model n… - a moderate-severity action.

Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceratio… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 28, 2011. Reason: The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitate…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fish…. Verify recall #11287 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitate….

Moderate
severity level
July 28, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11287 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #11287) was formally reported on July 28, 2011. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada.

The documented reason for this recall is: The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves the Fisher Price's Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon model number P8977. The product includes a red wagon with a yellow handle, multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. The model number is located on the bottom of the wagon. "Little People® Builders" is found on a label on the side of the wagon and "Fisher Price" is embossed on the handle. Wagons with green handles are not included in this recall.

Reason for recall

The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 11287
Date reported July 28, 2011
Date initiated July 28, 2011
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada
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 recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obta…

  • Check the recall number (11287) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Fisher Price's Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon model number P8977. The product includes a red wagon with a yellow handle, multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. The model number is located on the bottom of the wagon. "Little People® Builders" is found on a label on the side of the wagon and "Fisher Price" is embossed on the handle. Wagons with green handles are not included in this recall.. Units affected: About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 28, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11287.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (11287) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported July 28, 2011. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.