The CPSC, along with Huffy Corporation, Miamisburg, Ohio has announced a voluntary recall of about 28,500 Blue’s Clues Foot to Floor Ride-on Toys because the ride-on toy can tip forward when a young child is riding it, posing fall and injury hazards to children.
The firm has received 19 reports of children falling forward while they were riding the toy, resulting in 18 facial injuries.
This recall involves Blue’s Clues Foot to Floor Ride-on Toys. The ride-on toy is made with plush light blue fabric with spots and is in the shape of the cartoon dog character Blue’s Clues. The ride-on toy has four wheels and handlebars tucked behind the dog’s ears. The ride-on toy is intended for toddlers 1-1/2 to 3 years old. The model number is 55061 with the date codes of 15221,15921, 19921, 21021, 22321, 23721, 26821, 28821 or 29421. The date code and model number are on the label located under the body of the product near the sound unit and battery door.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled ride-on toy away from children and stop using it. ContactHuffy Corporation at 800-872-2453 from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or send email to service@huffy.com, or go online to www.huffybikes.com/recalls or at www.huffybikes.com and click on “Safety Notices” located at the bottom of the page for more information on how to receive a free kit with instructions to install a new stop bar on the ride-on toy.
