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

Official CPSC recall 20-081, dated Feb 27, 2020.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

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

Remedy (from the official notice)

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.

Hazard (from the official notice)

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

Remedy (from the official notice)

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.

Description (from the official notice)

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.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund Replace

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

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

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

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

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

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.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Recalled Step2 Little Helper’s shopping cart, model 700000, with date code locationRecaled Step2 Little Helper’s shopping cart, model 708500, with date code locationRecalled Step2 Little Helper’s shopping cart, model 8567KL, with date code location

The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio All recalls from 2020-02

Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

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

What does the official notice say to do?

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.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

Register your product with the manufacturer. Registered owners can be contacted directly if there is a recall. Look for a registration card in the box or on the manufacturer's website.