CPSC, Little Tikes Announce Recall of Pop ‘n Scoot Ride-on Toys
Kids’ product recall 02-175. Announced by CPSC on Jun 12, 2002.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jun 12, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 21,400 units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
Young children who lean forward can fall forward over the handlebars, causing facial injuries.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and contact Little Tikes, to receive a Little Tikes replacement product.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Consumers may contact Little Tikes at www.littletikes.com or call (800) 321-0183 anytime.
Which ones are recalled?
The Pop ‘n Scoot Ride-on toy is made of molded plastic with a clear dome filled with colorful beads attached to the handlebars. The riding toys have a yellow body, a red seat and red handlebars with blue hand grips. The identification number 32922XX 1 is molded on the underside of the ride-on body. The model number 1568-01 and “Made In U.S.A.” are molded on the bottom of the storage area below the red seat. The product was sold for children age 9 months to 36 months old.
About 21,400 units, as CPSC gives them.
Pop ‘n Scoot Ride-on toys.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by The Little Tikes Company, Hudson, Ohio.
- Toy stores nationwide sold the riding toys, from March 2001 through May 13, 2002, for about $20.
- Made in United States, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
Little Tikes has received 10 reports of children falling forward over the toy’s handlebars. Seven injuries to children include damaged teeth, stitches to the chin, cuts and scratches to the mouth and face.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.