Toy Buggy Recall

Step-2 Company, has announced a major toy recall in Canada and the U.S. on approximately 2.5 million of their ride-on toy buggies. 


The car-like buggies, meant for toddlers two to three years old, have long handles allowing parents to push them like in a stroller, but are being recalled due to a defect that allows them to roll away uncontrolled.

Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission made the joint recall on Tuesday deeming to toy that has been on the market since 1999 unfit and dangerous because the handles can come off!

Although Health Canada says it has not received any reports of incidents or injuries, there have been two incidents in the U.S. and fear there could be more.

The recall affects the following models:

715700, 792300, 7923TA, 7923OR, 796600, 7966TA, 768400, 882900 and 885700.


Consumers should inspect their toy to determine whether they have a buggy with a yellow knob where the handle attaches (on the back of the buggy). If they do, they should immediately stop using the buggy and contact Step2 to obtain a free repair kit.

Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a white or black plastic head and nut are not included in this recall.

For more information, consumers may contact Step2 toll-free at 1-800-347-8372 between 8AM and 7PM EST Monday through Friday, or visit the the Step 2 website.