| Product name |
Fisher price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles |
| Description |
This recall involves the Fischer-Price trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles with model numbers listed in the chart below and that have either a disc-shaped or D-shaped pretend key. The model numbers are located under the seat in the storage compartment. The trikes are intended for children 2 to 5 years of age. The pretend keys are located about 3 inches in front of the seat and protrude at least 5/8 inches above the trike's body. The trikes manufactured after June 16, 2010 are not included in this recall. These trikes have a modified key in a flattened D shape (see picture below) and a manufacturer run number higher than 1670Q2. The run number indicates the trike was manufactured on the 167th day of 2010 or on June 16, 2010. The run number is found under the seat below the model number. - Model included in this recall: J72633 Hot Wheels Trike, 72639 Barbie Free Spirit Trike, 72642 Lil' Kawasaki Trike, 72643 Boys Tough Trike, 72644 Girls Tough Trike, 72792 Kawasaki Trike, B8775 Kawasaki Tough Trike, B8776 Barbie Tough Trike, K6672 Dora the Explorer Tough Trike, K6673 Diego Tough Trike, M5727 Barbie Tough Trike Princess Ride-on, N6021 Kawasaki Tough Trike, T6209 Thomas Tough Trike and V4270 Diego Tough Trike. |
| Problem |
A child can strike, sit or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key resulting in serious injury, including genital bleeding. |
| Distribution |
Mass merchandise stores nationwide for about $25. |
| Company |
Fisher-Price 800-432-5437; Web site www.service.mattel.com |
| Dates sold |
Originally sold from January 1997 through September 2010; Fisher-Price Barbie Tough Trikes and Kawasaki Tough Trikes were resold September 2010 through July 2011 |
| Date posted |
10/08/2010 |
| Additional information |
These recalled products were improperly disposed of by offering them for sale at discount retailers, dollar stores, liquidation firms, flea markets and thrift stores nationwide at various prices. The recalling firms listed below fully complied with the negotiated terms of their original recall. For additional information, www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12126.html and www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml10/10359.html |
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