Green Toys Recalls Mini Vehicles Due To Choking Hazard
Recall 12238 · Jul 31, 2012 · Green Toys
50,000
units affected
50,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12238
- Date
- Jul 31, 2012
- Company
- Green Toys
- Units affected
- 50,000
- Product
- Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles
- Product type
- Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles. All cars are made of plastic and available in yellow, green, red, white and blue. Model names and numbers for the seven recalled vehicles or sets are listed in the table below. For Mini Vehicle (MVHA-1014) and Fastback (MVFA-1022) sets the model numbers can be found on the bottom of the toys' packaging. For all other cars, a label with the model number can be found on the bottom of the car itself. Model Number Product MVHA-1014 Mini Vehicle Set MAMW-1015 Mini Ambulance MVSA-1016 Mini Vehicle Assortment MFBR-1018 Mini Red Fastback MPCB-1020 Mini Police Car MTXY-1021 Mini Taxi MVFA-1022 Mini Fastback Set The recalled Mini Vehicles were manufactured from March 2012 through June 2012. The manufacturing date is represented by a circle with an arrow in the middle that can be found imprinted on the underside of the front of the car. To the left and right of the arrow are numbers that represent the year and the arrow itself points to the number that represents the month. Cars with an "I" etched into the underside of the car next to the date stamp are not part of the recall.
What can happen
The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and contact Green Toys Inc. to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Green Toys has received 10 reports of wheels and hubcaps detaching or loosening from the vehicles. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers, grocery stores and independent toy and specialty stores nationwide and by online retailers from April 2012 to June 2012. The cars cost about $5 each or $18 for the set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled green toys™ mini vehicles?
Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and contact Green Toys Inc. to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.