CPSC recall 05-168, announced May 10, 2005, covers Fisher-Price Lil' Wagster Dragster push toys (about 54,000 units). A young child's chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy's round-shaped handle and incur injuries. The notice cites 9 incident reports and 9 injuries. Consumers should take the recalled push toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a repair kit and installation instructions. Recall contact: call (800) 991-2444, or go to www.service.fisher-price.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.
Affected model numbers
The push toy has a model number of B0335, which is printed on the underside of the toy's race car base.
Which products are included?
The recalled Lil' Wagster Dragster toy is an electronic push toy for children 1-year-old and up. It has a green race car base with red wheels and a blue handle that extends up for the child to hold. The words "Fisher-Price" are stamped in red on the handle unit, while the number "3" is stamped in yellow on the front of the race car base. The push toy has a model number of B0335, which is printed on the underside of the toy's race car base.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A young child's chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy's round-shaped handle and incur injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Fisher-Price has received nine reports of injuries associated with the push toy's handle, including loose teeth, cut gums and bruises to the mouth and chin.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the recalled push toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a repair kit and installation instructions.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fisher-Price
- Manufacturer
- Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 05-168
- Units
- About 54,000
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide, from December 2002 through February 2005, for about $13.
Fisher-Price Lil' Wagster Dragster push toys
CPSC product type: Toy Cars
Recall contact information
Contact Fisher-Price at (800) 991-2444 anytime or log on to the firm's Web site at www.service.fisher-price.com
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