Urgent Recall: Popular Utility Wagon from Costco May Pose Safety Risk
A folding utility wagon sold through Costco has been recalled after federal regulators flagged serious safety risks. The Pack-N-Stroll Folding Utility Wagon, manufactured by Olympia Tools International, was never designed for children—but that didn’t stop social media from turning it into a stroller substitute. Now, the consequences are catching up.
What Went Wrong
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall after identifying a head entrapment hazard caused by a gap between the wagon’s utility tray and sidewall. The wagon also lacks any kind of restraint system. That’s a dangerous combination—especially when the product is being used to carry children, which it was never built to do.
Sold online through Costco between June and July 2025, about 530 units are affected. The wagon features a black frame with blue accents and was marketed as a utility item—not a stroller, not a kid carrier, not a parenting hack. But once it started trending, that distinction got lost.
What Customers Should Do
If you bought the recalled Costco utility wagon, stop using it immediately. Return it to any Costco location for a full refund. Olympia Tools will also be helping customers return these wagons. Contact them directly.
If a child was injured while using the wagon, seek medical attention and report the incident to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. These reports help regulators track misuse and accountability.
The Bigger Issue
This isn’t just about one product. It’s about how quickly something can be rebranded by online culture. A wagon becomes a stroller. A hack becomes a hazard. And suddenly, a product not built for kids is being used to carry them around—without restraints, without safety checks, without a second thought.
The Pack-N-Stroll wagon wasn’t defective. It was misused. And that misuse turned a utility item into a safety risk. The recall is a necessary response. It is also a reminder that just because something looks convenient doesn’t mean it’s safe. Especially when children are involved.
Final Thought
Recalls like this one are a wake-up call. Not just for manufacturers, but for consumers too. Before repurposing a product, ask whether it was ever meant to do the job. If the answer is no, don’t let a trending post convince you otherwise.
