Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
Source: CPSC Recall #10229
Recall Date
2010-05-12
Manufacturer
Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio
Units Affected
About 2.5 million
Products Involved
Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies
Hazard
A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.
Sold At
Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy. Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28