Little Tikes Expands Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 11334 · announced September 28, 2011 · Little Tikes · 1 units affected
The product
This recall involves the toy nails sold as part of 11 additional models of Little Tikes® Workshop and tool sets listed below. The toy nails are oversized, plastic, and about 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inch in diameter. The nails are either red or blue and have a large round head; below the nail head there is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. The model number may be found on some of the products.
The hazard
The recalled workshop and tool sets have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for free replacement toy nails.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has reported two additional incidents, occurring prior to the August 2009 recall, of children who choked when the toy nail became lodged in their throat. Both children were treated in a hospital and made a full recovery.
Sold at: Mass merchandise retailers nationwide from 1990 through 2004 for between $25 and $100.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Little Tikes at (800) 321-0183 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.littletikes.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.