Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland: Laceration Hazard (4/21/11)

About 16,000 in the United States and 700 in Canada "Lights and Sounds" children's scooters were recalled on 4/21/11 by Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass. due to a laceration hazard. The scooters were sold nationwide by Toys R Us and JCPenney from January 2009 through February 2011 for about $40.

A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard. The CPSC and Kiddieland have received two reports of children whose fingers got caught in the hinge mechanism and required stitches.

This recall involves three models of Kiddieland "Lights and Sounds" three-wheeled scooters including a red Spiderman, a blue Thomas & Friends™ and a pink girl's scooter. The scooters have buttons on the handle that play music and sounds. "Kiddieland" is molded on the back of the steering mechanism. Spiderman or Thomas & Friends™ are found on the steering mechanism and platform. The girl's model has butterflies on the platform.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit.

For additional information, contact Kiddieland toll-free at (800) 430-5307 or visit the firm's website at www.kiddieland.com.hk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell them about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov

The CPSC reminds consumers that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Kiddieland's Recall Hotline: (800) 430-5307
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

Source:
U.S.: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11206.html
Canada: http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1316