Step2, Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for two ride-on-toys made by Step2. The Push Around Buggy and Whisper Ride Buggy are affected by the recall.
The toys were manufactured in the United States by Step2 – the company logo appears in red on the handle – and were sold in Canada and the U.S. between 1999 and 2009. All in all, 2,500,000 ride-on-toys are recalled. The affected models include:
On these versions, the handle is attached to the ride by a pin topped with a yellow cap. The hole which holds the plastic pin can get bigger and free the restraint. The handle can break off and the adult loses control of the toy.
Step2 has recorded 28 incidents. Health Canada has not received one complaint up until this point.
Ride-on-toys with a handle attached by a black or white nut and bolt are not affected by this recall.
For more information and to receive a repair kit, call Step2 at 1-800-347-8372.