Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-229 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 12, 2010
- Brand
- Step2®
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies
- Hazard
- Risk of Injury
- Units
- About 2.5 million
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 17, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies · About 2.5 million units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.; Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.step2.com
Recall history and context
Step2® appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Step2® recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies (About 2.5 million units). The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 17, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.