Infantino Recalls Toy Activity Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 11186 · announced April 4, 2011 · Infantino · 40,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves "Troy the Activity Truck," which is blue, red and yellow with plastic star, circle and heart beads attached to the bead runs on the back of the truck and has a face on the front. "Infantino" is printed on the front of the toy truck. Model number 153-210, 206-110 or 506-110C is printed underneath the truck. When its switch is turned on, the truck plays music and the back wheels spin.
The hazard
The plastic beads on the activity truck's bead runs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement toy. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Infantino has received 28 reports of the plastic beads detaching from the bead runs on the activity trucks, including two reports of young children gagging on the plastic beads.
Sold at: Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Meijer, TJ Maxx, Marshalls and other toy stores nationwide from September 2009 through February 2011 for about $15.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.infantino.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.