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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Fisher Price Toy Wagon Presents Safety Hazard

If your little person is pulling along Fisher Price’s Little People® Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon, it may be time to head into the repair shop!  Fisher Price and CPSC have issued a recall announcement for as many as 216,000 of these red plastic wagons sold through retail stores in the USA and Canada.

The yellow plastic handle on the wagon has a reinforcement molded right into the design at the back of the handle. While this design was intended to strengthen the handle, it has become apparent that it can also create a laceration hazard if a child should fall on it. The company has received seven injury reports from consumers. Five of those incidents required stitches or surgical glue. 

The plastic wagon (shown here) is red with a yellow handle that has the name “Fisher Price” molded into the handle.  It includes colorful plastic stacking blocks and a single dog character piece. The style number affected, P9877, is molded into the side of the wagon.  The products sold from July 2009 through July 2011 for $25.

NOTE: The wagons with green handles are NOT involved in this recall.

Consumers are advised to stop using the wagon at once and contact Fisher-Price to obtain and repair kit at no charge. Fisher Price can be reached at (800) 432-5437 or on their website at www.service.mattel.com.

Find CPSC recall Press Release here.

Find Health Canada’s Press Release here.