Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 10229. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit.
CPSC recall 10229 has the recall date 12 May 2010. The notice names the firm Step2. The recall has about 2,500,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. 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 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,500,000 |
| Description | The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy. Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies, About 2.5 million, Toy Ride-on |
| Sold at | Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59. |
| Manufacturer | Step2 Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,500,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Toy Ride-on
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Step2
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2010 | Step2® Recalls Children's Transportation Station Toys Due to Choking Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10229The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10229. https://recallregister.com/product/226-step2-recalls-to-repair-riding-toys-due-to-risk-of-injury/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 10229 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10229?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2.5 million
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States