Radio Flyer tricycles
8 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 15, 2023. A report isn’t a recall.
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- 8reports to CPSC
- Aug 15, 2023the latest report was made
- Oct 11, 2011the earliest
- 8with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Radio Flyer
- Maker
- Radio Flyer INC.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- TricyclesCPSC’s product type: Tricycles (code 1301), in Toys & Children: Riding Toys
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| August 2023 | 1 |
| April 2023 | 1 |
| November 2018 | 1 |
| February 2015 | 1 |
| November 2012 | 1 |
| September 2012 | 1 |
| August 2012 | 1 |
| October 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- Hurt, care not known 2 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
- No one hurt 3 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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No one hurt Made Aug 15, 2023, sent to the company Aug 17, 2023, published by CPSC Aug 31, 2023
The product, in the report: Radio Flyer Deluxe EZ Fold 4-in-1 Stroll ‘N Trike, Red Tricycle, Toddler Bike. Model number 448Z. Product page on Amazon: [REDACTED]. 34 x 19 x 39 inches.
The product is Radio Flyer Deluxe EZ Fold 4-in-1 Stroll ‘N Trike, Red Tricycle, Toddler Bike. The model number is 448Z. I used this product with my son in the step one setting, which should allow me to push the trike while my toddler son merely sits in it. There is a design flaw with this product such that the child can overpower the parent’s steering with the parent steering handle by the child pulling or pushing on the handlebars in front of them. This resulted in my child being able to overpower the parent steering handle while I was steering, and nearly resulted in him catapulting off the sidewalk and into the street. I believe there is a serious design flaw with this product that places children at risk.
- Model
- Radio Flyer Deluxe EZ Fold 4-in-1 Stroll ‘N Trike
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Mar 1, 2023, about then
- Where
- Virginia: Street or Highway
- Who was involved
- Age 1, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Radio Flyer, made or sold by Radio Flyer INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No incident, no one hurt Made Apr 5, 2023, sent to the company Apr 10, 2023, published by CPSC Apr 24, 2023
The product, in the report: Pink Radio Flyer Tricycle model 481/481P M.D. 355 17 A2. The straps for the headrest seat assembly disintegrated
The Nylon polypropylene safety straps for the Radio Flyer Tricycle model #481P disintegrated. This is the safety strap that holds the child in the seat while riding or pushing so they don’t fall out
- Model
- 481P
- Where
- Beaumont, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 3, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Other Relative
- As this report names them
- Brand Radio Flyer, made or sold by Radio Flyer INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Nov 20, 2018, sent to the company Jan 29, 2019, published by CPSC Feb 12, 2019
The product, in the report: Radio Flyer 10” Classic Red Tricycle
My 2-year old grandson was riding his Radio Flyer tricycle which I bought at Target for his birthday a couple months ago. There is a bell on the handlebars with a lever you pull to make it ring. My grandson went to ring it and it came completely apart in three pieces—the bell, the lever and 1/2” long knurled screw. The screw is not threaded and there is no bolt securing the screw to the bell. It was held in place simply by the rough edge—which is not secure at all. This bike is age graded for 2-4 years old. There shouldn’t be any small parts that pose a choking hazard. Fortunately we were right there when it happened. Another parent might not be so lucky.
- Model
- #34B
- Serial number
- M.D. 157 18 A9
- Bought from
- Target, Texas
- Bought
- Sep 9, 2018
- Where
- Keller, Texas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 2, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Other Relative
- As this report names them
- Brand Radio Flyer, made or sold by Radio Flyer INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, care not known Made Feb 6, 2015, sent to the company Mar 10, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 24, 2015
The product, in the report: Tricycle
The consumer indicates that the back base of the tricycle is a lot heavier than the front, which enables the tricycle to flip forward with the smallest of pressure being applied when in use.
01/20/2015 (Approximate) The consumer’s daughter was using her tricycle. Approximately five minutes later, her daughter fell head-first. She did not injure her head. She received bruising on her right leg. The consumer indicates that within ten minutes, her daughter and a neighbor’s child fell using the unit.
The consumer states that her daughter has been falling off the tricycle ever since it was purchased. The consumer believes the design of the unit is faulty. The consumer also plans on returning the product to the retailer.
The consumer believes this product poses a safety hazard. The consumer plans on contacting both the manufacturer and the retailer to inform them of the safety hazard this unit poses.
- Model
- 411P/
411PA - (MD) 2441389 - UPC
- 042385980126
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Bought from
- Walmart, California
- Bought
- Jul 15, 2014, about then
- Where
- Valley Center, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 2, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Radio Flyer, made or sold by Radio Flyer INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Level of care not known
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Hurt, care not known Made Nov 28, 2012, sent to the company Dec 18, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 4, 2013
The product, in the report: FOLD 2 GO TRIKE MODEL 411P by Radio Flyer
The Trike is extremely prone to tip. Every time my daughter turns a bit sharp left or right it tips over (thank god she wear a helmet). She has received scrapes on her arms and legs over the warmer weather when she was not wearing a coat or pants but again nothing major since she has always worn a helmet. At first I thought it was just because she was learning but it continued to happen even without turning and going over a bump including this last weekend. I then got curious and wanted to see what people were saying online so I went to AMAZON to read review and here are some of them stating the same thing: “It tips over ALL the TIME, I got this for my daughter, who is 3. It is adorable to look at, and perfectly safe if she decides to ride in a perfectly straight line on flat ground. HOWEVER, this thing tips over and has caused my child many cuts and scrapes.DO NOT BUY. Get something that will not fall over and hurt your child.” Here is another one: “Bad Idea, We had a perfectly good wide based plastic trike that I replaced with this awful one. Grandma bought this Radio Flyer folding trike for my 2 year old for Christmas. I thought “wow Radio Flyer!” and donated the older trike. Now I am kicking myself. This Radio Flyer trike’s base is not wide enough for a learner. It tips way too easily, even with just a slight turn of the handles. I keep it hidden away, so that she doesn’t beg to use it very often. I only let her ride it when I am ready for heart stopping dash grabbing. I do not recommend this trike. It is not safe.” here is the link for more reviews as well. http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-Girls-Fold-Trike/product-reviews/B001ULKVMU/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
As you can see it is a recurring issue and for a trike is not normal. Without being an Engineer I can tell you that the rear wheel base is too narrow, hence prompting tipping over all the time. It is truly not a safe product for the recommended age range and I can see a toddler not wearing a helmet getting seriously hurt.
- Model
- FOLD 2 GO TRIKE MODEL 411P
- Serial number
- M.D.348 1 A9
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Jun 2, 2012, about then
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 2, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Radio Flyer, made or sold by Radio Flyer INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Level of care not known
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No one hurt Made Sep 21, 2012, sent to the company Sep 28, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 15, 2012
The product, in the report: Radio Flyer Ready to Ride tricycle (fold2go) model #66. Red
I bought the radio flyer fold2go tricycle for my granddaughter. Was looking for a tricycle that she could reach the peddles. The size is wonderful, unfortunately it is very unstable. She only has to turn the handlebars slightly and it tips over. She does not like to use this product for fear it will tip over on her. She will be 3 next month so has out grown this product but I wanted to pass this tricycle on to my grandnephew but am afraid to because of it tipping over. Just think others should be aware of how easily this tips over.
- Model
- Model #66
- UPC
- 4238591252
- Serial number
- 1900A9
- Bought from
- Walmart, New Hampshire
- Where
- Tyngsboro, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 1, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Other Relative
- As this report names them
- Brand Radio Flyer, made or sold by Radio Flyer INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Aug 12, 2012, sent to the company Aug 24, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 10, 2012
The product, in the report: This is a riding toy self-powered with pedals (also known as a “[REDACTED]”) The body of the toy is red, the front wheel is red and the rear wheels are black. It is 35” x 24” x 20”.
My four-year old son was riding his “Radio Flyer Big Flyer Model 79” for several hours at a neighborhood party. The next morning he complained of a sore back and I notice bruising on his lower back. The bruising was caused by the design of the “Big Flyer”. The design causes the child to lean back into the seat, but the seat back is too low and my son’s back bent over the seat causing bruises.
- Model
- Big Flyer Model 79
- Serial number
- M.D. 241 1 A9
- Bought from
- received through the Pampers “Gifts to Grow” program
- Bought
- Apr 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- St. Paul, Minnesota: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 4, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Radio Flyer, made or sold by Radio Flyer INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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First aid Made Oct 11, 2011, sent to the company Oct 19, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 2, 2011
The product, in the report: Radio Flyer Grow n Go tricycle for ages 1.5 - 3yrs old
I purchased the Radio Flyer Grow n Go tricycle for my 2.5 year old daughter. Each time my daughter attempts to ride the bike, the bike tips over. The bike lacks stability. My daughter and her friends have attempted to ride the bike ... All have tipped over resulting in scrapes and bruises and an occasion hitting of a heads. Don’t buy this bike!
- Model
- Grow n Go tricycle
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 2, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Radio Flyer, made or sold by Radio Flyer INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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