Radio Flyer Recalls Toddler Wagon

Roughly 38,000 Classic Walker Wagons have been sold and there have been 11 reports of clicker tips breaking off, which could pose a choking hazard. There have been no injuries reported yet, however. Radio Flyer is offering free replacement clickers.

Name of product: Classic Walker Wagon

Units: About 38,000

Importer: Radio Flyer Inc. of Chicago, Ill.

Hazard: The tips of the clickers, which make a clicking sound when the Walker Wagon wheels move, can break off. The broken clickers pose a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Radio Flyer has received 11 reports of the tips breaking off the clickers on these Walker Wagons. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled wooden Walker Wagon has a push handle and removable wooden stake sides. It is 22-inches long, 12-inches wide and 16 ½-inches high at the top of the handle. The Walker Wagon body is red and has the name “Radio Flyer” in white lettering on each side. The recalled Walker Wagons have black plastic clickers that make a clicking sound when the plastic wheels turn. The clickers are located between the rear wheels and the wagon. The Walker Wagon is intended for children 1 to 4 years old. The Walker Wagons with clear plastic clickers are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Toy, department and discount stores, in catalogs, and by Web retailers from August 2003 through May 2005 for about $80.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled Walker Wagons away from young children and contact Radio Flyer for free replacement clickers. Consumer Contact: Call Radio Flyer Inc. toll-free at (800) 621-7613 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log onto the company’s Web site at www.radioflyer.com or e-mail Radio Flyer Inc. at 12repair@radioflyer.com.