This page has been archived on the Web
Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.
Kiddieland Scooters
- Starting date:
- April 21, 2011
- Posting date:
- April 21, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002557
Joint Recall with Kiddieland, Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC)
Affected products
Kiddieland Scooters
Product description
This recall involves three models of Kiddieland Lights and Sounds three-wheeled scooters: red Spiderman, blue Thomas the Train and a pink girl's scooter.
The scooters have buttons on the handle that play music and sounds. The name "Kiddieland" is moulded on the back of the steering mechanism. Graphics of Spiderman or Thomas the Train are found on the steering mechanism and on the platform. The girl's model has a graphic of butterflies on the platform.
Hazard identified
A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.
In the United States, the US CPSC and Kiddieland have received two reports of children whose fingers got caught in the hinge mechanism and required stitches.
Neither Health Canada nor Kiddieland have received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these scooters in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 700 of the recalled Spiderman scooters were sold direct from the Sears Canada website. Approximately 10 of the recalled scooters were sold direct from the J.C. Penney website to Canada.
In the United States, approximately 16,000 of the recalled scooters were sold at Target and J.C. Penney stores nationwide and through target.com.
Time period sold
The recalled Spiderman scooters purchased direct from the Sears Canada website were sold from August 2010 to April 2011.
The recalled scooters purchased direct from the J.C. Penney website were sold from January 2010 through February 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
-
Kiddieland Toys Ltd.
HONG KONG
Tel: 1-800-430-5307
Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)
What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit.
For more information, consumers may contact Kiddieland toll-free at 1-800-430-5307 or visit the Kiddieland website.
Consumers may also view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.