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Archived - Model 8 Roadsters Toy Car
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2002
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2002
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001481
Affected products
Model 8 Roadsters Toy Car
Product description
Roadsters included have date of manufacture: 12/2001 or earlier and have a "horn symbol" embossed on the red rubber horn. Those with a star embossed on the horn, have been re-designed and are not included in this recall.
Hazard identified
A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.
Number sold
59,000 made before January 2002
Time period sold
Sold between January 2001 and July 2002
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Radio Flyer Inc.
Chicago
Illinois
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-621-7613
- Retailer
-
Redwagons
Tel: 1-800-708-9246
What you should do
Remove from children immediately and order a replacement steering wheel. Consumers may contact Redwagons at 1-800-708-9246 or visit Radio Flyer Company. For more information, consumers can contact Radio Flyer at 1-800-621-7613.