CPSC recall 11-305, announced August 16, 2011, covers Radio Flyer Scoot 'n Zoom children's riding toy (about 165,000 units). The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children. The notice cites 10 incident reports and 6 injuries. Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Radio Flyer to receive a free replacement unit or refund. Recall contact: call (800) 621-7613, or go to www.radioflyer.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 riding toy's model number 711 can be found molded on the underside of the toy.
Which products are included?
The riding toy is red molded plastic with black wheels and measures 19 inches long, 11 inches wide and 13.5 inches tall. The riding toy's model number 711 can be found molded on the underside of the toy. Units with a yellow UPC sticker underneath the product with model #711B are not recalled.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received reports of ten incidents with six injuries, including three where teeth were loosened or removed, and three with chin lacerations requiring stitches.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Radio Flyer to receive a free replacement unit or refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Radio Flyer
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 11-305
- Units
- About 165,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart and other retailers, and online at Amazon.com and Target.com from August 2010 through August 2011 for about $20.
- Distributor
- Radio Flyer, of Chicago, Ill.
Scoot 'n Zoom children's riding toy
CPSC product type: Toy Ride-on
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.radioflyer.com
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