CPSC recall 02-214, announced July 25, 2002, covers Radio Flyer Steering wheels on Model 8 Roadsters (about 59,080 units). A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 19 incident reports. Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel. Recall contact: call (800) 708-9246 or (800) 621-7613, or go to www.radioflyer.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A label with the date of manufacture is located on the bottom of the Roadster.
Which products are included?
The Model 8 Roadster is about 26 inches long with a red steel body and a red rubber horn on a black steering wheel. The words "Radio Flyer" and the number "8" appear on both sides of the riding toy. Roadsters included in this recall have a date of manufacture of 12/2001 or earlier and have a "horn symbol" embossed on the red rubber horn. A label with the date of manufacture is located on the bottom of the Roadster. The label has the letters "MD" followed by a date code that represents the month and year of manufacture (for example, MD 12/2001 is for a manufacture date of December 2001). Model 8 Roadsters manufactured after January 2002 are not involved in this recall. Model 8 Roadsters with a star embossed on the horn, even if manufactured in 2001, have been re-designed and are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Radio Flyer has received 19 reports of horns detaching from the steering wheel. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Radio Flyer
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-214
- Units
- About 59,080
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy stores, discount stores, catalogues and web retailers sold the Model 8 Roadsters nationwide, between January 2001 and July 2002, for about $70.
- Distributor
- Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Steering wheels on Model 8 Roadsters
CPSC product type: Toy Ride-on
Recall contact information
Consumers can contact Redwagons at (800) 708-9246 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Radio Flyer's web site at www.radioflyer.com and complete an order form. For more information, consumers can contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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