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Radio Flyer Recalls Electric Wagons Due to Injury Hazard

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Recall Date: March 14, 2018

Recall Number: 18-122

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Children’s eWagons

Hazard: Improper wiring can activate the wagon’s motor unintentionally, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wagons and contact Radio Flyer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:

Radio Flyer at 800-621-7613 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.radioflyer.com and click “Product Recalls” for more information.

Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Radio-Flyer-Recalls-Electric-Wagons-Due-to-Injury-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 5,000

Description:

This recall involves Radio Flyer’s eWagon children’s battery-operated electric wagons. When force is applied to the wagon’s electric handle, the motor activates to power the wagon. The foldable wagon is constructed of red and gray fabric and a steel frame and measures about 41 inches long, 25 inches wide, and 42 inches tall. The wagon has a removable canopy, two seats with seatbelts, four cup holders, a storage pouch, a removable battery and a telescoping handle where the power button is. The Radio Flyer logo is printed on each side of the wagon. Only wagons with model number 3912/3912A are included in this recall. The model number can be found on the handle warning label located near the pivoting joint.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the wagon’s motor activating unintentionally. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and online at www.radioflyer.com and www.toysrus.com from August 2017 through January 2018 for about $350.

Importer: Radio Flyer Inc., of Chicago, Ill.

Manufactured in: China

Author: Marianne Halterman

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

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