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RecalledCPSC · April 21, 2011 Ride-ons, bikes & scooters

Children's Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard

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What's being recalled

Lights and Sounds Children's Scooters

Units: About 16,000 in the United States and 700 in Canada

This recall involves three models of Kiddieland "Lights and Sounds" three-wheeled scooters including a red Spiderman, a blue Thomas & Friends™ and a pink girl's scooter. The scooters have buttons on the handle that play music and sounds. "Kiddieland" is molded on the back of the steering mechanism. Spiderman or Thomas & Friends™ are found on the steering mechanism and platform. The girl's model has butterflies on the platform.

The problem, in CPSC's words

A child's finger can get caught in the hinge mechanism between the steering column and the platform, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

CPSC and Kiddieland have received two reports of children whose fingers got caught in the hinge mechanism and required stitches.

What CPSC says to do

Repair

Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free repair kit.

How to contact the company

For additional information, contact Kiddieland toll-free at (800) 430-5307 or visit the firm's website at www.kiddieland.com.hk

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11206, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.