CPSC, Pamela Drake Inc. Announce Recall of Wooden Push Toys
CPSC recall 05172 · announced May 12, 2005 · Pamela Drake · 7,000 units affected
The product
The recall includes six different multi-colored, solid wooden push toys, including an airplane, tractor, dump truck, fire truck, and a two-piece circus train with train cars and a tow truck with family van. The vehicles are constructed with a bendable flap that allows the toys to "wiggle" back and forth. The dump truck, circus train with train cars and tow truck with family van have white magnets on the front and back to hold the push toys together. All the toys have rubber rings on the tires. The recalled push toys are intended for children 12 months and older. There is no writing on the push toys.
The hazard
Small parts can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take these recalled push toys away from young children and return the toys to Pamela Drake Inc. or their local retailer for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Toy and hobby stores nationwide, from February 2005 through March 2005, for between $15 and $24.
Consumer contact: Call Pamela Drake Inc. at (800) 966-3762 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.woodkins.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.