Target Recalls Activity Cart Toys Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 07148 · announced April 4, 2007 · Hong Kong Toy Centre · 18,500 units affected
The product
The recall involves Little Tree wooden activity cart toys. This is a multi-colored cart with an orange seat and a wooden tray. The cart has apple trees, a blue fence, and red, blue and green flowers painted on one side. The cart also has a wooden sheep, dog and horse affixed to that same side. The other side of the cart contains a board with multi-colored wooden magnets.
The hazard
The orange hubcaps on the wheels of the cart can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the toy away from children and return the item to any Target store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Target has reported seven incidents of the hubcaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from July 2006 through March 2007 and on www.target.com from October 2006 through February 2007 for about $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.