The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02214·Announced 2002-07-25

Radio Flyer Recalls Model 8 Roadster Steering Wheels for Choking Hazard

Radio Flyer is recalling Model 8 Roadster steering wheels because the horn can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

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 choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Radio Flyer Inc. is recalling steering wheels for the Model 8 Roadster toy car. The recall involves approximately 59,080 units sold nationwide between January 2001 and July 2002. The hazard exists because a child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children. Radio Flyer has received 19 reports of horns detaching from the steering wheel, but no injuries have been reported.

The Model 8 Roadster is a ride-on toy approximately 26 inches long with a red steel body and a red rubber horn on a black steering wheel. The words "Radio Flyer" and the number "8" appear on both sides of the toy. Affected units have a date of manufacture of 12/2001 or earlier and feature a "horn symbol" embossed on the red rubber horn. A label with the date of manufacture is located on the bottom of the Roadster, indicated by the letters "MD" followed by a date code. Model 8 Roadsters manufactured after January 2002 are not involved in this recall. Additionally, Model 8 Roadsters with a star embossed on the horn, even if manufactured in 2001, have been redesigned and are not included in this recall.

Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel. Consumers can contact Redwagons at (800) 708-9246 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Radio Flyer's website at www.radioflyer.com to complete an order form. For more information, consumers can contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Steering wheels on Model 8 Roadsters
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
59,080

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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