| ■ 2.5 Million Step2 Toy Buggies Recalled | 2010.05.14 |
| A problem with handles has led Step2 Co. to recall 2.5 million ride-on toys that pose a "serious risk of injury to young children," the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. Two children needed "professional medical treatment" after the handle detached from the car-like buggies, and 26 children got scraped and scratched in other incidents, the agency said in a statement, Bloomberg reported. A pin with a yellow head on Step2's "Push Around and Whisper Ride" buggies can come loose, enabling the buggy to roll way, the agency said. The recall applies to buggies sold from August 1999 through March 2010 for $29 to $59, the CPSC said. Consumers are advised to stop using the buggies and contact Step2 for a free repair kit, by calling 1-866-860-1887 or visiting the company's website, www.step2.com, the agency said. |