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In yet another example of why it's safer for children to watch TV, than play, Tek Nek Toys International L.P. has announced it is recalling the Rock 'N Ride plush rocker due to their unstable base. The base of the rocker has the potential to tip over, spilling the child riding it to the cold, hard ground. The recall includes the following rockers:

• Clifford Big Red Rocker
  
• Deluxe Bull
  
• Deluxe Pony
  
• Lil' Penguin
  
• Lil' Propeller Plane
  
• Brown and Pink Pony
  
• Deluxe Pony
  
• Pink Unicorn
  

So far there have been 35 reports of rockers tipping over, and ten reported injuries including bumps, bruises and lacerations.

The date code on the rockers in question is from July 26, 2007 through Dec. 29, 2007. The code is on a sticker inside the rocker's battery compartment. What is a battery compartment doing on a rocker, you ask? Because there is a button on the ear, hat or "dash," which activates phrases and songs when it is pushed. For example, the Deluxe Bull has two talking phrases, two bull riding sound effects, and a song called "Here I Come, I'm a Rocking Bull."

The rockers, made in China, were sold at Target, K-mart, Toys "R" Us, Atwoods, Pamida, and Wal-Mart. They were also available through the internet.

Tek Nek Toys said in a statement that the rocker should be taken away from your child, even if they haven't tipped over, or turned the tipping over into a game. The company will replace the rocker's base for free.

Children must be 18 months old and no more than 65 pounds to ride the rockers.

If your child has been injured by a dangerous toy, please contact an experienced injury lawyer in your area.