CPSC Recall in 2020: Step2 Recalls Children’s Grocery Shopping Carts Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-081

Date: February 27, 2020

Product Name: Little Helper’s™ children’s grocery shopping carts

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 17,000 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

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

Sold At:

BJ Wholesale Club, Kohl’s and other stores nationwide and online at Step2.com from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $40.

Manufactured In:

United States