Radio Flyer Scoot 'n Zoom Ride-on Recalled

Photo: Radio Flyer/BestToys

In 1917, entrepreneur Antonio Pasin began handcrafting wooden wagons in a one-room workshop in Chicago, Illinois. From hand-made wood coasters, to all steel flyers, to the current day plastic molded ride-ons - these wagons have and still are “Made in the USA.”  Through the years, Radio Flyer has become known worldwide as the top dog in toy wagons. Who doesn’t have at least one childhood memory of racing wildly down a dangerously steep hill with your best friend screaming in your ear and hanging on for dear life?  Ah yes, those were the days when kids could actually play and scrap their knees and live to tell about it.

Roll the calendar forward to August 16, 2011.  CPSC and Radio Flyer have just announced a recall of model #711, the 165,000 of the Scoot ‘n Zoom children’s riding toy.  The problem: “The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.” (CPSC)   Who knew?

Unfortunately a few youngsters have been injured during their wild scooting and zooming activities.  Radio Flyer has received ten incident reports of the wagon tipping over un-expectantly. Three of those children have landed in such a way as to loosen their teeth, and three had cuts on the chin that required stitches.

Consumers who have purchased the Scoot ‘n Zoom between August 2010 and August 2011 should check to see if their wagon is included in this recall.

• Red molded plastic
• Black wheels
• 19” Long  x 11” wide x 13.5” Tall
• Model #711 (on label underneath the base)
• Sold for about $20 at retail stores like Walmart and Target, as well as online markets at Target.com and Amazon.com.

NOTE: Units with a yellow Model #711B sticker are not part of this recall. The newer #711B design has a longer body (21" vs. the original 19") that improves the overall stability of the ride-on.  

Consumers should stop using the model #711 immediately and contact Radio Flyer for a free replacement or refund.  Contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 (CT), or on their website at http://www.radioflyer.com.


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