CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Wooden Toy Vehicles
CPSC recall 03065 · announced December 26, 2002 · Kmart · 50,000 units affected
The product
The recalled wooden vehicles include a red wagon, truck and train and were packaged with candy. The following UPC codes are located on the bottom of the vehicles: 694405900012 (wagon), 694405900029 (truck), and 694405900036 (train).
The hazard
These products may be given to children as toys. The wheels on the wooden toys may break off into small parts, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take them away from children immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Kmart has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Sold at: Kmart stores nationwide sold these wooden vehicles, from November 2002 through December 2002, for about $5.
Consumer contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Kmart at (800) 63KMART anytime or log on to the company's website at www.kmart.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.