CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Steering Wheel on Toy Car
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2186.
The Model 8 Roadster is about 26 inches long with a red steel body and a red rubber horn on a black steering wheel. The words "Radio Flyer" and the number "8" appear on both sides of the riding toy. Roadsters included in this recall have a date of manufacture of 12/2001 or earlier and have a "horn symbol" embossed on the red rubber horn. A label with the date of manufacture is located on the bottom of the Roadster. The label has the letters "MD" followed by a date code that represents the month and year of manufacture (for example, MD 12/2001 is for a manufacture date of December 2001). Model 8 Roadsters manufactured after January 2002 are not involved in this recall. Model 8 Roadsters with a star embossed on the horn, even if manufactured in 2001, have been re-designed and are not included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2186.
Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Toy Stores, Discount Stores, Catalogues And Web Retailers Sold The Model 8 Roadsters Nationwide, Between January 2001 And July 2002, For About $70. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2186.
Consumers can contact Redwagons at (800) 708-9246 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Radio Flyer's web site at www.radioflyer.com and complete an order form. For more information, consumers can contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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Toy Stores, Discount Stores, Catalogues And Web Retailers Sold The Model 8 Roadsters Nationwide, Between January 2001 And July 2002, For About $70. Recall FAQ
Toy Stores, Discount Stores, Catalogues And Web Retailers Sold The Model 8 Roadsters Nationwide, Between January 2001 And July 2002, For About $70. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Radio Flyer Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Steering Wheel on Toy Car. The notice was published on July 25, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 59,080 units are potentially affected.