CPSC recall 02-542, announced May 30, 2002, covers The Sportsman's Guide Big Red Wagons (about 1,000 units). The Big Red Wagon has four rubber wheels that include plastic rims that may break and explode under pressure, when being inflated. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the Big Red Wagon immediately and contact The Sportsman's Guide to receive free replacement wheels and a $10 coupon. Recall contact: call (800) 888-5222.
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Which products are included?
The children's wagon is identified by the number 54774 and is made of red steel. The wagon measures 3-3/4" deep x 33-1/2" long x 15-1/2" wide. It has a black metal handle 18" long and four rubber inflated wheels. The big red wagon was manufactured in Taiwan.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The Big Red Wagon has four rubber wheels that include plastic rims that may break and explode under pressure, when being inflated. Parts of the wheel and the tire can strike and injure anyone nearby.
Incidents and injuries
The Sportsman's Guide is aware of eight incidents, in which the tires have exploded. Three of the incidents involved adult consumers who sustained injuries described as lacerations to the hand and abrasions.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the Big Red Wagon immediately and contact The Sportsman's Guide to receive free replacement wheels and a $10 coupon.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Sportsman's Guide
- Recall number
- 02-542
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- The Sportsman's Guide sold the red wagon nationwide through its catalogue, the Internet and the Sportsman's Guide retail store, from October 2001 through April 2002, for about $60.
- Importer
- The Sportsman's Guide, of South St. Paul, Minn.
Big Red Wagons
CPSC product type: Wagons
Recall contact information
For more information and instructions, consumers should call The Sportsman's Guide toll-free at (800) 888-5222, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., CNT.
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