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Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies

CPSC Recall #10-229 — May 11, 2010

Recall #10-229 Date: May 11, 2010 Remedy: Repair

Product

Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies

Description

The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy.Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall.Only buggies with pins that have yellow knobs are included in this recall.

Hazard

A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit.

Units Affected

About 2.5 million

Sold At

Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.

Manufacturer

Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio

Manufactured In

United States

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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