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Consumer product recall

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.