CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
A young child's chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy's round-shaped handle and incur injuries.
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Push Toys
The recalled Lil' Wagster Dragster toy is an electronic push toy for children 1-year-old and up. It has a green race car base with red wheels and a blue handle that extends up for the child to hold. The words "Fisher-Price" are stamped in red on the handle unit, while the number "3" is stamped in yellow on the front of the race car base. The push toy has a model number of B0335, which is printed on the underside of the toy's race car base.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should take the recalled push toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a repair kit and installation instructions.
Contact Information
Contact Fisher-Price at (800) 991-2444 anytime or log on to the firm's Web site at www.service.fisher-price.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide, from December 2002 through February 2005, for about $13.
Injuries
Fisher-Price has received nine reports of injuries associated with the push toy's handle, including loose teeth, cut gums and bruises to the mouth and chin.
Manufacturer
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Recall Number
05168
Product Information
Product Name
Fisher-Price Lil' Wagster Dragster push toys
Product Type
Toy Cars
Number of Units
About 54,000
Manufacturer Name
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Manufactured In
Mexico