On June 12, 2008, Pacific Cycle Inc. recalled about 15,000 Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds because the inner bearing can fail and cause the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to young children. The company received one report of a consumer injury, in which a child fell and suffered abrasions.

The recalled Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four plastic yellow seats with black and silver metal bars. They were sold at Toys R Us stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.

Consumers who own a recalled Pacific Cycle Merry-Go-Round should immediately take it away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a refund. Customers may also contact Pacific Cycle at 877-564-2261 to receive a free retrofit kit. For more information, consumers may also visit the company’s website.

Source: “Children’s Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-305, June 12, 2008.