CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2020-02-27

Step2 Recalls Children's Grocery Shopping Carts Due to Laceration Hazard

20081 · Recalled 2020-02-27 · CPSC page

Recalled Step2 Little Helper’s shopping cart, model 700000, with date code location
Recalled Step2 Little Helper’s shopping cart, model 700000, with date code location

Description

This recall involves Step2's Little Helper's Shopping Cart with the following model numbers and color combinations: 700000 (blue basket with tan cart,) 708500 (pink basket with white cart) and 8567KL (pink basket with gray cart). The grocery shopping carts measure 18.5 inches by 13 inches by 21.5 inches and have a shopping cart base and basket, four wheels and a doll seat. Only units with date code combinations of 5 and 19 are included in this recall. The date code can be found on the center rib on the back of the basket below the handle. The model number is located on the product packaging.

Hazards

The shopping cart's basket can break into sharp pieces, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

Step2 has received 22 reports of cart baskets breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take away the recalled shopping carts from children and contact Step2® for a free replacement shopping cart or a refund in the form of a $40 credit towards the purchase price of another Step2 product on www.Step2.com.

Products

NameModelUnits
Little Helper's™ children's grocery shopping cartsAbout 17,000 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer
The Step2 Company LLC
Made in
United States
Sold at
BJ Wholesale Club, Kohl's, other, online at Step2.com

Consumer contact

Step2 at 800-347-8372 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.step2.com and click on Services & Recall and then on Product Recalls at the top of the page for more information.

More images

Recaled Step2 Little Helper’s shopping cart, model 708500, with date code location
Recaled Step2 Little Helper’s shopping cart, model 708500, with date code location
Recalled Step2 Little Helper’s shopping cart, model 8567KL, with date code location
Recalled Step2 Little Helper’s shopping cart, model 8567KL, with date code location

Source: CPSC recall 20081. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.