Sportsman's Guide Recalls Big Red Wagons Due to Wheel Explosion Risk
The Sportsman's Guide is recalling Big Red Wagons because the plastic wheel rims may break and explode under pressure, posing a risk of injury to nearby individuals.
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 physical injuries (lacerations and abrasions) have been reported, but no fatalities or severe injuries are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
The Sportsman's Guide is recalling approximately 1,000 Big Red Wagons, identified by the number 54774. The company is issuing this recall because the wagon's four rubber wheels feature plastic rims that may break and explode under pressure when being inflated. If this occurs, parts of the wheel and tire can strike and injure anyone nearby.
The Sportsman's Guide is aware of eight incidents where the tires exploded. Three of these incidents involved adult consumers who sustained injuries described as lacerations to the hand and abrasions. The wagons were manufactured in Taiwan and sold nationwide through the company's catalogue, the Internet, and retail stores from October 2001 through April 2002 for about $60.
Consumers should stop using the Big Red Wagon immediately. To receive free replacement wheels and a $10 coupon, consumers should contact The Sportsman's Guide toll-free at (800) 888-5222, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time.
The recalled product
- Product
- Big Red Wagons
- Manufacturer
- The Sportsman's Guide, of South St. Paul, Minn.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Toys & Games
- Affected units
- 1,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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