FISHER-PRICE RECALLS 11 MILLION ITEMS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS

01.10.2010 [16:45]
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Baku, October 1 (AZERTAC). In the wake of multiple child injuries in the United States and Canada, Fisher-Price Inc. announced that it will recall more than 11 million items geared toward infants and toddlers, including tricycles, high chairs and toys.

The sweeping recall, announced Thursday, comes after 24 reported incidents of injuries to young children. Seven kids needed stitches after being cut by pegs on Fisher-Price high chairs, and at least six 2- to 3-year-old girls experienced genital bleeding when they sat or fell against protruding plastic ignition keys on Fisher-Price toddler tricycles.

“Consumers should immediately place the trikes out of children`s reach and contact Fisher-Price for a free replacement key,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement about the tricycle incidents.

Other kinds of Fisher-Price toys being recalled have not caused any injuries, but they have resulted in some close calls.

Additionally, the wheels can detach from the purple and green cars that come with the Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand `n Play Rampway. The wheels, like the inflatable-ball valves, can become choking hazards once detached.

FISHER-PRICE RECALLS 11 MILLION ITEMS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS

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