Huffy Recalls Slider Tricycles Due to Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
CPSC recall 13170. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The handlebar can unexpectedly loosen while in use, causing the rider to lose control. This poses crash and fall hazards for the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the tricycle and contact Huffy for instructions on how to obtain a refund.
CPSC recall 13170 has the recall date 17 Apr 2013. The notice names the firm Huffy. The recall has about 5,040 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Toy Vehicles.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,040 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The recalled product is 2012 model year 20-inch, three-wheeled Slider. The tricycle has a white frame with a black seat and black handlebars. "Huffy" is printed on the front of the frame; "Slider" is printed on the frame's side. The model number, 98682, is located on the frame under the seat. |
| Product | 2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycle, About 5,040, Toy Vehicles |
| Sold at | Toys R Us nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100. |
| Importer | Huffy Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,040Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 24%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Toy Vehicles
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Huffy
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13170. https://recallregister.com/product/1359-huffy-recalls-slider-tricycles-due-to-loss-of-control-hazard-sold-excl/. 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 13170 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toys R Us nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13170?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13170?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,040