CPSC recall 08-305, announced June 12, 2008, covers Pacific Cycle Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds (about 15,000 units). The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the merry-go-round away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a full refund, or contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free retrofit kit. Recall contact: call (877) 564-2261, or go to www.pacific-cycle.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.
Incidents and injuries
Pacific Cycle has received one report of an injury involving the merry-go-round, which resulted in a fall and abrasions to a child.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the merry-go-round away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a full refund, or contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free retrofit kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pacific Cycle
- Manufacturer
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 08-305
- Units
- About 15,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.
Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds
CPSC product type: Playground Items
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacific-cycle.com
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