Urgent nation-wide recall of 'trikes' sold at Big W over fears they could seriously injure kids when used as a stroller

  • Little Tikes isn't secure for holding kids and can roll in an uncontrolled manner
  • The 'trike' breaches the government standards for Consumer Product Safety 
  • Customers urged not to use models bought in store or online from 2016 - 2019

A nation-wide recall on a popular child's trike sold at Big W has been issued for stores all around the country.

The 'trike', which includes some features of a stroller and some of a tricycle, has been deemed potentially hazardous if used as a stroller as it does not have the sufficient safety features.

When customers use the 'Little Tikes' as intended, it could roll 'in an uncontrolled manner', which could injure a child sitting inside. 

Little Tikes 4 in 1 model (pictured) includes features of a stroller which have been deemed potentially hazardous

Little Tikes 4 in 1 model (pictured) includes features of a stroller which have been deemed potentially hazardous 

The discount department store has recalled all models of the Little Tikes 4-in-1 purchased in store or online between November 5, 2016 and March 14, 2019. 

The trike, which is supplied to Big W and is not an own brand product, breaches the standards outlined in the Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers.

'BIG W takes the safety of our customers and their families seriously and wishes to advise customers of a product recall,' a statement from the company read.

'Consumers are urged to refrain from using the product as a stroller and can return the product to any BIG W store for a full refund without receipt.

'BIG W apologies to its customers for any inconvenience caused by this recall.'

Big W has issued a nation-wide recall on the popular children's trike sold between November 2016 and March 2019

Big W has issued a nation-wide recall on the popular children's trike sold between November 2016 and March 2019

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recall of 'trikes' sold at Big W because of the high risk of injury when used as a stroller

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