CPSC, CDX Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Toy Jets
CPSC recall 03172 · announced August 21, 2003 · C.d.x. Trading · 1,500 units affected
The product
The recalled toys are battery-operated, multi-colored toy jet airplanes measuring about 9 inches in length and width. A clear plastic cover over the cockpit exposes a pilot with his hand on the controls. A label on the jet's wings reads "FALON" (Falcon misspelled). The toy jet plays music and some of the lights flash off and on as the jet propels itself by two small front wheels. "C.D.X. Toys CDL-22338D" and "Made in China" are embossed on a label on the battery compartment lid.
The hazard
Small parts of the toy jet can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Return the toy jets to the place of purchase for a full refund or purchasers from street-sale or flea markets can mail the toy to: C.D.X. Trading Inc. at 1576-78 Gates Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385-2728, to receive a refund, including postage.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Variety and gift stores, flea markets and street-sale vendors sold the toy jets in the New York and New Jersey regions, from November 2002 through December 2002, for between $5 and $7.
Consumer contact: C.D.X. Trading Inc. at (718) 821-1600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.