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Product Recall Number: 02-542

Why was Big Red Wagons recalled?

The Big Red Wagon has four rubber wheels that include plastic rims that may break and explode under pressure when being inflated. Parts of the wheel and the tire can strike and injure anyone nearby.

Big Red Wagons
Here's product recall specific data for Big Red Wagons.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-542

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2002-05-29

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Big Red Wagons

  • Description: PRODUCT: Children's Wagon - The Sportsman's Guide of South St. Paul, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Big Red Wagons. The children's wagon is identified by the number 54774 and is made of red steel. The wagon measures 3-3/4" deep x 33-1/2" long x 15-1/2" wide. It has a black metal handle 18" long and four rubber, inflated wheels. The Sportsman's Guide sold the red wagon nationwide through its catalogue, the Internet and the Sportsman's Guide retail store from October 2001 through April 2002 for about $60. The big red wagon was manufactured in Taiwan.PROBLEM: The Big Red Wagon has four rubber wheels that include plastic rims that may break and explode under pressure when being inflated. Parts of the wheel and the tire can strike and injure anyone nearby.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: The Sportsman's Guide is aware of eight incidents in which the tires have exploded. Three of the incidents involved adult consumers who sustained injuries described as lacerations to the hand and abrasions.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the Big Red Wagon immediately and contact The Sportsman's Guide to receive free replacement wheels and a $10 coupon. For more information and instructions, consumers should call The Sportsman's Guide toll-free at (800) 888-5222, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., CNT.

  • Hazard Description: The Big Red Wagon has four rubber wheels that include plastic rims that may break and explode under pressure when being inflated. Parts of the wheel and the tire can strike and injure anyone nearby.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 1,000

  • Incidents: The Sportsman's Guide is aware of eight incidents in which the tires have exploded. Three of the incidents involved adult consumers who sustained injuries described as lacerations to the hand and abrasions.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Big Red Wagon immediately and contact The Sportsman's Guide to receive free replacement wheels and a $10 coupon.

  • Sold At: The Sportsman's Guide sold the red wagon nationwide through its catalogue, the Internet and the Sportsman's Guide retail store from October 2001 through April 2002 for about $60.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed