Huffy Recalls Slider Tricycles Due to Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-170 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 17, 2013
- Brand
- Huffy
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- 2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycle
- Hazard
- Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-oversCrashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 5,040
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 22, 2015
What was recalled
The recalled product is 2012 model year 20-inch, three-wheeled Slider. The tricycle has a white frame with a black seat and black handlebars. "Huffy" is printed on the front of the frame; "Slider" is printed on the frame's side. The model number, 98682, is located on the frame under the seat.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- 2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycle · About 5,040 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toys R Us nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100.; Huffy Corp. of Centerville, Ohio.
Consumer contact
Huffy toll-free at (888) 366-3828 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.huffybikes.com and click on "Product Recall" on the bottom of the page.
Recall history and context
Huffy appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Huffy recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycle (About 5,040 units). The recalled product is 2012 model year 20-inch, three-wheeled Slider.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the tricycle and contact Huffy for instructions on how to obtain a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 22, 2015. 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.