CPSC recall 10-359, announced September 30, 2010, covers Fisher Price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles (about 7 Million units). A child can strike, sit or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key resulting in serious injury, including genital bleeding. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately place the trikes out of children's reach and contact Fisher-Price for a free replacement key. Recall contact: call (800) 432-5437, or go to www.service.mattel.com.
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The run number is found under the seat below the model number.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Fisher-Price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles with model numbers listed in the chart below and that have either a disc-shaped or D-shaped pretend key. The model numbers are located under the seat in the storage compartment. The trikes are intended for children 2 to 5 years of age. The pretend keys are located about 3 inches in front of the seat and protrude at least 5/8 inches above the trike's body. The trikes manufactured after June 16, 2010 are not included in this recall. These trikes have a modified key in a flattened D shape (see picture) and a manufacturer run number higher than 1670Q2. The run number indicates the trike was manufactured on the 167th day of 2010 or on June 16, 2010. The run number is found under the seat below the model number.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A child can strike, sit or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key resulting in serious injury, including genital bleeding.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of 10 reports of incidents resulting in injury. Six of the incidents required medical attention after young girls, ages two to three years old, fell against or on the protruding disc-shaped and D-shaped pretend key.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately place the trikes out of children's reach and contact Fisher-Price for a free replacement key.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fisher-Price
- Manufacturer
- Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 10-359
- Units
- About 7 Million in the United States and 150,000 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise stores nationwide from January 1997 through September 2010 for about $25.
Fisher Price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles
CPSC product type: Toy Ride-on
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com
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