Lights and Sounds Children's Scooters
CPSC Recall #11206 — April 20, 2011
Product
Lights and Sounds Children's Scooters
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
CPSC and Kiddieland have received two reports of children whose fingers got caught in the hinge mechanism and required stitches.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 16,000 in the United States and 700 in Canada
Sold At
Toys R Us and JCPenney from January 2009 through February 2011 for about $40
Manufacturer
Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass.
Manufactured In
China