CPSC recall 11-287, announced July 28, 2011, covers Fisher-Price Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon (about 208,000 units). The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. The notice cites 7 incident reports and 7 injuries. Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 432-5437, or go to www.service.mattel.com.
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Affected model numbers
This recall involves the Fisher Price's Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon model number P8977.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Fisher Price's Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon model number P8977. The product includes a red wagon with a yellow handle, multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. The model number is located on the bottom of the wagon. "Little People® Builders" is found on a label on the side of the wagon and "Fisher Price" is embossed on the handle. Wagons with green handles are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of seven reports of injuries, including five reports of children requiring surgical glue or stitches.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fisher-Price
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 11-287
- Units
- About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide from June 2009 through July 2011 for about $25.
- Importer
- Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon
CPSC product type: Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
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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