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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 28, 2011Serious
Toy Workshop and Tool Sets
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What’s wrong
The recalled workshop and tool sets have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for free replacement toy nails.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Little Tikes at (800) 321-0183 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.littletikes.com
The product
This recall involves the toy nails sold as part of 11 additional models of Little Tikes® Workshop and tool sets listed below. The toy nails are oversized, plastic, and about 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inch in diameter. The nails are either red or blue and have a large round head; below the nail head there is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. The model number may be found on some of the products.
Details
- Units affected
- More than 1.7 million additional units (This recall was first announced in Aug. 2009)
- Recall date
- September 28, 2011
- Brand
- Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has reported two additional incidents, occurring prior to the August 2009 recall, of children who choked when the toy nail became lodged in their throat. Both children were treated in a hospital and made a full recovery.
Mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1990 through 2004 for between $25 and $100.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Little Tikes Expands Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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