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Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard

  • Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon
Name of Product:
Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon
Hazard:
The back of the wagon's plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
July 28, 2011
Units:
About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves the Fisher Price's Little People® Builders' Load 'n Go Wagon model number P8977. The product includes a red wagon with a yellow handle, multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. The model number is located on the bottom of the wagon. "Little People® Builders" is found on a label on the side of the wagon and "Fisher Price" is embossed on the handle. Wagons with green handles are not included in this recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit.

Incidents/Injuries:

CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of seven reports of injuries, including five reports of children requiring surgical glue or stitches.

Sold At:
Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide from June 2009 through July 2011 for about $25.
Importer(s):

Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
11-287

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