Huffy Recalls Slider Tricycles Due to Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us

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Huffy Recalls Slider Tricycles Due to Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us The handlebar on the 2012 model year 20-inch, three-wheeled Slider can unexpectedly loosen while in use. This poses crash and fall hazards for the rider.

Recall date: Tháng Tư 17, 2013

Recall number: 13-170

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Recall Summary

Name of product:

2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycle

Hazard:

The handlebar can unexpectedly loosen while in use, causing the rider to lose control. This poses crash and fall hazards for the rider.

Remedy:

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Refund

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.

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Recall Details

Units

About 5,040

Description

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.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the tricycle and contact Huffy for instructions on how to obtain a refund.

Sold exclusively at

Toys R Us nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100.

Importer

Huffy Corp. of Centerville, Ohio

Manufactured in

China

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