The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05168·Announced 2005-05-10

Fisher-Price Lil' Wagster Dragster Push Toys Recalled for Injury Risk

Fisher-Price is recalling Lil' Wagster Dragster push toys because a child's chin, jaw, or teeth can get lodged in the handle opening, causing injury.

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 (nine reports of loose teeth, cut gums, and bruises), but no deaths or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are mentioned, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for reported injuries without critical outcomes.

Plain-English summary

Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y., is recalling about 54,000 Lil' Wagster Dragster push toys. The recalled toys are electronic push toys for children 1-year-old and up, featuring a green race car base with red wheels and a blue handle. The model number B0335 is printed on the underside of the race car base.

The recall is being issued because a young child's chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy's round-shaped handle. Fisher-Price has received nine reports of injuries associated with the handle, including loose teeth, cut gums, and bruises to the mouth and chin.

The toys were sold at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from December 2002 through February 2005 for about $13. Consumers should take the recalled push toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price at (800) 991-2444 or visit www.service.fisher-price.com to receive a repair kit and installation instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Fisher-Price Lil' Wagster Dragster push toys
Affected units
54,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.