CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys
CPSC recall 04119 · announced April 14, 2004 · Tek Nek Toys International, L.p · 70,000 units affected
The product
The ride-on toys were sold under five model names including Butterfly Girl, Fire Rescue, Mermaid, Police Car, and Tonka Construction Crew. The toys can be used as a ride-on or push walker toy, with a handle on the back of the seat rest. These toys were sold for children ages 1 to 3 years old. On the dash of the ride-on toys are buttons which produce sounds when activated. The recalled Ride-on vehicles have a date code from 20021127 to 20030319. The date code is located in the battery compartment located on the top panel next to the steering wheel.
The hazard
The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these recalled ride-on toy vehicles away from young children immediately and contact Tek Nek Toys for free replacement parts.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Tek Nek Toys has received six reports of the screw and nut coming loose, including the death of an 18-month-old boy, who aspirated a screw.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Kmart, Meijer and Shopko sold the ride-on toys nationwide, from December 2002 through March 2004, for about $30.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Tek Nek toys at (888) 661-0222 anytime or visit Tek Nek's website at www.teknektoys.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.