Manhattan Toy Recalls Toy Planes Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 18206 · announced August 23, 2018 · The Manhattan Toy · 5,100 units affected
The product
The Pull-Back Speedy Jet is a wooden toy airplane with a blue painted body, natural wood wings and plastic wheels with black rubber tires. The toy has a pull-back feature that propels the plane forward. The model number and lot code are printed on the bottom of the plane. The recall only includes toy planes with lot code 155400 EJ.
The hazard
The rubber tires can separate from the wheels, posing a choking hazard for young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of the rubber tires separating from the wheels. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Small independent stores from August 2017 through June 2018 for about $8.
Consumer contact: Manhattan Toy Company at 800-541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT on Friday, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recalls Information” at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.