May 12, 2010: Step2 Recalls 2.5 Million Riding Toys

by BabyZone Editors

Recall Reason

Many styles of the ride-on toys are included in this recall. Image here represents just one.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio, have recalled about 2.5 million Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children.

The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching—two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.

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Click here to see the official recall.

The Step2 Push Around Buggy and Whisper Ride Buggy are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors, such as, orange, red, blue, pink, and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy.

Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall. Only buggies with pins that have yellow knobs are included in this recall.

The buggies sold at major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.

The buggies were manufactured in the US.

Whom to Contact

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit. For additional information, contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 AM and 7 PM EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.step2.com.

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