Manufacturer
7 recalls in our database name Hedstrom as the manufacturing or recalling firm.
Of the 7 recalls from Hedstrom we have scored against our rubric, 1 (14%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 3 (43%) are Severe.
The manufacturer string comes from the agency’s own source notice — for FDA recalls, the “recalling firm” field; for NHTSA recalls, the vehicle manufacturer; for CPSC recalls, the firm-of-record on the joint press release. A single corporate family can appear under multiple manufacturer strings as agency notices aren’t standardized on a canonical name. If you don’t see recalls you expect, try a parent-company search or a broader full-text search.
Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.
Hedstrom recalled approximately 9,400 My Pet Bear ride-on toys because children could choke on foam padding. No injuries were reported.
Hedstrom recalled 180,000 backyard gym sets with Star Cruiser swings due to a flip-over hazard. Consumers should discard the product as the manufacturer is out of business.
CPSC recalls Hedstrom, Blazon, and Sears T-style swing sets because clothing strings can entangle in the slide handrail, posing a strangulation risk.
Hedstrom recalled Probe VI battery-powered riding toys because they can catch fire. Consumers should discard or destroy the products as the manufacturer is out of business.
Hedstrom recalled approximately 6,562 wooden baby swings sold in 1987 because glue failure could cause the swing to collapse. Consumers should discard or destroy the units.
Hedstrom recalled approximately 30,000 Probe VI battery-powered riding toys manufactured before June 1985 due to a wiring harness defect that can cause fires.
Hedstrom is recalling approximately 625,000 Li'l Steeler strollers because the side hinges can collapse, causing finger amputations and other serious injuries to children.