Pacific Cycle Recalls Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds Due to Fall Hazard
Pacific Cycle is recalling Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds sold at Toys R Us because a bearing failure can cause seats to drop, posing a fall hazard.
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 (fall hazard) where injury has been reported (abrasions), but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Pacific Cycle Inc. is recalling approximately 15,000 Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds. These products were sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide between January 2008 and March 2008 for between $80 and $100. The merry-go-rounds feature four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.
The recall is due to a fall hazard. The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. Pacific Cycle has received one report of an injury involving the merry-go-round, which resulted in a fall and abrasions to a child.
Consumers should immediately take the merry-go-round away from children. They can return the product to Toys R Us for a full refund or contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free retrofit kit. For additional information, consumers can contact Pacific Cycle toll free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.pacific-cycle.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds
- Manufacturer
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 15,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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