Toy Car (Radio Flyer) – Steering Wheel Defect (2002)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Steering wheels on Model 8 Roadsters
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Steering wheels on Model 8 Roadsters. The hazard is: A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The Model 8 Roadster is about 26 inches long with a red steel body and a red rubber horn on a black steering wheel. The words "Radio Flyer" and the number "8" appear on both sides of the riding toy. Roadsters included in this recall have a date of manufacture of 12/2001 or earlier and have a "horn symbol" embossed on the red rubber horn. A label with the date of manufacture is located on the bottom of the Roadster. The label has the letters "MD" followed by a date code that represents the month and year of manufacture (for example, MD 12/2001 is for a manufacture date of December 2001). Model 8 Roadsters manufactured after January 2002 are not involved in this recall. Model 8 Roadsters with a star embossed on the horn, even if manufactured in 2001, have been re-designed and are not included in this recall.
Reported concern (CPSC)
A child can pull the horn from the steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard to young children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should take these Roadsters from young children immediately and contact Redwagons to order a replacement steering wheel.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026