The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02175·Announced 2002-06-12

Little Tikes Recalls Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on Toys Due to Fall Risk

Little Tikes is recalling about 21,400 Pop 'n Scoot ride-on toys because children can fall forward over the handlebars, causing facial injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (facial injuries, damaged teeth), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated in the source text.

Plain-English summary

The Little Tikes Company is recalling approximately 21,400 Pop 'n Scoot ride-on toys. The recall was initiated because young children who lean forward can fall over the handlebars, resulting in facial injuries. Little Tikes has received 10 reports of children falling forward over the toy's handlebars, with seven injuries reported, including damaged teeth, stitches to the chin, and cuts to the mouth and face.

The recalled toys are made of molded plastic with a clear dome filled with colorful beads attached to the handlebars. They feature a yellow body, a red seat, and red handlebars with blue hand grips. The identification number 32922XX 1 is molded on the underside of the ride-on body, and the model number 1568-01 is molded on the bottom of the storage area. The products were intended for children ages 9 months to 36 months.

The toys were sold at toy stores nationwide from March 2001 through May 13, 2002, for about $20. Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and contact Little Tikes at (800) 321-0183 or visit www.littletikes.com to receive a replacement product.

The recalled product

Product
Pop 'n Scoot Ride-on toys
Affected units
21,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.