Fisher-Price (a brand owned by Mattel), the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) and Health Canada have announced a voluntary recall of the Fisher Price Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon; due to a laceration hazard.
The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has moulded-in reinforcement, which by design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle, however, the handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.
CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of seven reports of injuries, including five reports of children requiring surgical glue or stitches. Around 208,000 units of this product – made in Mexico – in the United States and 2,800 in Canada are affected by the recall.
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This recall involves the Fisher Price’s Little People® Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon model number P8977. The product includes a red wagon with a yellow handle, multi-colored plastic blocks and a dog figure. The model number is located on the bottom of the wagon. “Little People® Builders” is found on a label on the side of the wagon and “Fisher Price” is embossed on the handle.
Wagons with green handles are not included in this recall.
The Load ‘n’ Go Wagon has been sold at a wide variety of popular retail stores throughout the USA from June 2009 through July 2011 for about $25.
The recalled toys should be taken away from children and Fisher-Price should be contacted for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit.
For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s website: www.service.mattel.com