Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 06126 · announced March 30, 2006 · Kids Preferred · 3,500 units affected
The product
The recalled toys are soft, stuffed yellow taxis, black and white police cars and red fire engines, each with four plastic wheels. They measure about 6 inches in length and 5 inches in width. The toys have a silver-colored button on top that makes sounds when pushed. The police car and the fire engine make a siren sound. The taxi makes engine and horn sounds. "Kids Preferred" is printed on an attached fabric tag.
The hazard
The hubcaps on the toy's plastic wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Kids Preferred, LLC has received one report of an incident in which the wheel and hubcap detached from the toy while a child was playing with it. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Kohl's Department Stores and specialty retailers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $12.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Kids Preferred LLC toll-free at (866) 763-8869, anytime, or e-mail the firm at Nicole@kidspreferred.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.