CPSC recall 00-133, announced June 27, 2000, covers Today's Kids Music & Lights Kidaround Spinner™ (about 103,000 units). The center column can break, causing a child to suddenly fall backward or be hit in the face by the broken column. The notice cites 1,427 incident reports and 5 injuries. Consumers should take these spinning ride toys away from children immediately, and discard or destroy these products. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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A sticker on the center of the steering wheel reads, "today's kids®".
Which products are included?
The Music & Lights Kidaround Spinner™ is a purple turntable with a green column through the middle, which is topped by a yellow steering wheel. The child sits on the turntable and spins around by turning on the steering wheel. The toy plays five songs and lights flash while the child is spinning. The toy's packaging indicates it is intended for children 1-1/2 to 5 years old. A sticker on the center of the steering wheel reads, "today's kids®". The battery cover, on the side of the green column reads, "MADE IN CHINA". The bottom of the turntable reads, "MADE IN U.S.A.".
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The center column can break, causing a child to suddenly fall backward or be hit in the face by the broken column.
Incidents and injuries
Today's Kids had received 1,427 reports of the toy's columns breaking off, resulting in five injuries. Injuries include bumps on heads, cut faces and split lips. Two children required stitches.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these spinning ride toys away from children immediately, and discard or destroy these products. The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted, and a replacement toy is no longer available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Today's Kids
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 00-133
- Units
- About 103,000
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy and discount department stores nationwide sold these spinning ride toys, from July 1999 through May 2000, for about $20.
- Distributor
- Today's Kids, of Dallas, Texas
Music & Lights Kidaround Spinner™
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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