Toys R Us Recalls Journey Girl Travel Trunks Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 13292 · announced September 27, 2013 · Toys R Us · 12,650 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Journey Girl Travel Trunks used to carry 18-inch-tall toy dolls. The 21-inch tall curved top trunks are purple with a blue pattern and a blue metal handle. The trunks were sold with three clothes hangers and two pull out drawers for storage. Travel trunks included in the recall have UPC # 4897027965070 and model number 5F5F79E. The model number is printed on the bottom of the travel trunk next to the UPC code.
The hazard
The blue metal handle on the trunk can be sharp, presenting a laceration hazard to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the travel trunk, put it out of reach of children and return it to a Toys R Us store for a full refund or store credit. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Toys R Us has received six reports of incidents involving the handle on the trunk, including one report of a consumer who received stitches as a result of a laceration.
Sold at: Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com from October 2012 through February 2013 for about $30.
Consumer contact: Toys R Us at (800) 869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on Sunday or online at www.toysrus.com, then click on About Us, then select "Safety" at the top of the page, and then "Click here" under Product Recalls.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.