Toymaker Fisher-Price is recalling over 10 million products because of
the injury hazard to children that they can pose. Parents and guardians
should stop their kids from using the recalled items immediately and contact
Fisher-Price.
RECALLED PRODUCTS:
Fisher-Price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles:
- V4270 Diego Tough Trike
- T6209 Thomas Tough Trike
- B8776 Barbie Tough Trike
- 72644 Girls Tough Trike
- 72639 Barbie Free Spirit Trike
- J72633 Hot Wheels Trike
- N6021 Kawasaki Tough Trike
- M5727 Barbie Tough Trike Princess Ride-On
- 72643 Boys Tough Trike
- 72642 Lil’ Kawasaki Trike
- 72792 Kawasaki Trike
- K6672 Dora the Explorer Tough Trike
If a child sits, falls, or strikes the protruding plastic ignition key,
serious injuries, such as genital bleeding, can result. The Consumer Product
Safety Commission and Fisher-Price know of 10 reports of injury incidents.
Six of them involved girls (ages 2-3). About 7 million of the recalled
units are in the US. Another 150,000 are in Canada.
Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand ‘n Play Rampway:
- V6378 Little People¬Æ Wheelies™ Stand ‘n Play™ Rampway Gift Set
- T4261 Little People¬Æ Wheelies™ Stand ‘n Play™ Rampway
If the wheels on the cars come off, a child may choke on the small part.
There have been two reports of a wheel detaching. To date, there are no
injuries reported. 100,000 of these toys are being recalled in the US.
20,000 are in Canada.
Fisher-Price infant toys that come with inflatable balls:
- 73408 Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Cruise Playground™
- K0476 Bat & Score Goal™
- B2408 Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Slide Arcade™
- J0327 1-2-3 Tetherball™
- H8094 Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium
- C3068 Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium
- H5704 Baby Gymtastics™ Play Wall
The inflatable balls come with a valve that can become a choking hazard
if they come off. There have been reports of 46 incidents in the US involving
such an incident. 14 of them involved a child putting the valve in his/her
mouth. Three children started to choke. 2.8 million of these toys are
in the US. Another 125,000 in Canada.
Fisher-Price High Chairs. Click on link below for a list of all the models
About 750,000 high chairs are being recalled in the US. Another 125,000
are being recalled in Canada. Already there have been seven reports of
kids needing stitches and one child injuring a tooth. The high chair’s
rear legs have pegs that can pose an injury hazard to a child that falls
on or against it.
Product manufacturers must make sure that the toys, furniture, accessories,
decorative items, appliances, clothing, and other items that they make
do not pose an injury risk to consumers. Children and babies are especially
vulnerable to serious injuries from defective products. Over the years,
there have been many injuries to children that could have been prevented
were it not for a product defect or malfunction. The CPSC says that in
2008 alone, 82 children died and 63,700 were injured as a result of baby
products. Choking hazards, suffocation hazards, lead paint hazards, fall
hazards, and entrapment hazards are just some of the dangers kids and
babies can face when dealing with a defective product.
The Fisher-Price Recall: More than 10 Million Products, CPSC, September 30, 2010
The most dangerous baby products?, KVUE, October 4, 2010
Recall Information, Fisher Price
Related Web Resources:
Consumer Reports
SafeKids USA
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