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Product recall · CPSCMarch 27, 2008Serious
Plush Rocker Toys
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What’s wrong
The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the rocker toys away from young children and contact Tek Nek Toys for a free replacement base.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Tek Nek Toys toll-free at (888) 686-2728 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.teknektoys.com
The product
This recall involves Rock 'N Ride plush rocker toys sold in eight models: brown pony, pink pony, pink unicorn, deluxe pony, deluxe bull, lil' penguin, lil' propeller plane and Clifford big red rocker. The toys have molded plastic rocker bases and were sold for children at least 18 months old and up to 65 lbs. A button on the toy's ear, hat or dash activates songs and phrases when pressed. Rockers included in this recall have a date code from July 26, 2007 through December 29, 2007. The date codes are printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
Details
- Units affected
- About 122,000
- Recall date
- March 27, 2008
- Brand
- Tek Nek Toys Int'l L.P., of Southlake, Texas
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Tek Nek Toys has received 35 reports of the rockers tipping over, including ten reports of injuries such as bumps, bruises and lacerations.
Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30.
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: “Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall 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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