According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fisher-Price has initiated a recall of more than 10 million toys due to safety issues. Several of these defective products have already led to injuries.
The recall covers approximately 7 million Fisher-Price Trikes and Tough Trikes toddler tricycles, which contain plastic ignition keys that stick out from the seat, potentially leading to injuries such as genital bleeding if a child strikes or falls on the key. The CPSC has already received ten reports of injuries associated with these products, six of which required medical treatment.
The toy company has also recalled over 1 million Healthy Care, Easy Clean, and Close to Me High Chairs. The CPSC has received 14 reports of safety issues associated with these products. Seven children needed stitches after falling on the pegs which store the high chair tray.
Fisher-Price also recalled 2.8 million units of the following products:
- Baby Playzone Crawl & Cruise Playground toys
- Baby Playzone Crawl & Slide Arcade toys
- Baby Gymnastics Play Wall toys
- Ocean Wonders Kick & Crawl Aquarium toys
- 1-2-3 Tetherball toys
- Bat & Score Goal toys
On each of these products, the valve of the inflatable ball can come off, placing young children at risk of choking injuries. The CPSC has received reports of more than 50 valves detaching from the balls.
There were also 100,000 Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand ‘n Play Rampway toys recalled due a risk of the wheels falling off.
You should visit the Fisher-Price website for additional information on recall protocol as well as model numbers for the recalled items.
If your child has suffered an injury from using one of these defective Fisher-Price products, you might be able to receive compensation for your child’s damages. An experienced defective product attorney can help make sure that your child’s rights are protected.
If you have a defective product claim in West Virginia, please contact the law offices of Jan Dils & Jim Leach today to schedule your free initial consultation.
