CPSC, Tai Tung International Recall Car and Washing Machine Toys
CPSC recall 05020 · announced October 21, 2004 · Tai Tung · 128,880 units affected
The product
The recall includes an ice cream car, a police car and a toy washing machine. The multicolored cars are about 5 inches long and contain various stickers. The pink, white, or red toy washing machines are 4.5 inches high. The toys make animal and music sounds. When the music and animal sounds play, lights flash and the toy's multicolored beads can be seen moving inside. "CE" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the battery cover.
The hazard
The multicolored beads inside the toys can become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Toy and discount stores nationwide from June 2000 through September 2004 for about $3.
Consumer contact: Call Tai Tung at (800) 516-2988 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT or email the company at sales@toystoreonline.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.