Manhattan Toy Recalls Toy Planes Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 18206 · Aug 23, 2018 · Manhattan Toy
5,100
units affected
5,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18206
- Date
- Aug 23, 2018
- Company
- Manhattan Toy
- Units affected
- 5,100
- Product
- Pull-Back Speedy Jets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
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.
What can happen
The rubber tires can separate from the wheels, posing a choking hazard for young children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pull-back speedy jets?
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.
What is the hazard?
The rubber tires can separate from the wheels, posing a choking hazard for 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.