Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard

Little People® Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon

Date of Recall
2011-07-28

CPSC Release Number
11-287

Manufactured In
Mexico

Company Phone Number
(800) 432-5437

Units
About 208,000 in the United States and 2,800 in Canada

Importer
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Sold By
Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide from June 2009 through July 2011 for about $25.

Problem/Hazard
The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it.

Injuries/Incidents
CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of seven reports of injuries, including five reports of children requiring surgical glue or stitches.

Description
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.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled wagons away from children and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to obtain a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact
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 firm’s website at www.service.mattel.com

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