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Fisher-Price Recalls Children’s Power Wheels Barbie Campers Due to Injury Hazard

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Recall Date: February 5, 2019

Recall Number: 19-058

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Children’s Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers

Hazard: The children’s ride-on Power Wheels can continue to run after the foot pedal is released, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately take the recalled Power Wheels away from children, stop using them and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Fisher-Price at 800-348-0751 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or www.fisher-price.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 44,000

Description: This recall involves children’s Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers with model number FRC29 with a grey foot pedal. The recalled ride-on vehicles are hot pink with blue accents and have the Barbie logo printed on the back. They are battery-operated and have a play kitchen, a fold out grill and pretend campfire. The model number is printed on a label under the hood.

Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received 17 reports of the power wheels continuing to run after the foot pedal was released. No injuries have been reported.
Sold Exclusively At: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2018 through January 2019 for about $400.

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

Manufactured in: Mexico

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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