Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 13049. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the handle bar and hit the ground. This poses a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Step2 to receive a free replacement toy.
CPSC recall 13049 has the recall date 27 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm The Step2. The recall has about 15,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Toy Ride-on.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received four reports of incidents, with one incident resulting in head bumps and one resulting in a minor concussion and cuts to the gum and lip from the child's front teeth. |
|---|---|
| Units | 15,500 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recalled product is an X-Rider Car. It is a red, plastic toy scooter with a yellow handlebar and seat, and two blue stickers that simulate headlights. It is 14 inches high, 14 inches wide and 19 inches long. The middle of the handle bar contains the Step2 logo. Step2's contact information is located on the rider's left side of the car. Children use their feet to propel the toy. |
| Product | Children's Riding Toy, About 15,500, Toy Ride-on |
| Sold at | Target and other retailers from January 2012 through August 2012 for about $25. |
| Manufacturer | The Step2 Company LLC |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 15,500Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Toy Ride-on
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name The Step2
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13049The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13049. https://recallregister.com/product/1254-children-s-riding-toy-recalled-by-step2-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13049 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received four reports of incidents, with one incident resulting in head bumps and one resulting in a minor concussion and cuts to the gum and lip from the child's front teeth.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target and other retailers from January 2012 through August 2012 for about $25.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13049?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13049?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 15,500