Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08233 · Mar 27, 2008 · Tek Nek Toys Int'l L.P.
122,000
units affected
122,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08233
- Date
- Mar 27, 2008
- Company
- Tek Nek Toys Int'l L.P.
- Units affected
- 122,000
- Product
- Rock 'N Ride Plush Rocker Toys
- Product type
- Toy Ride-on
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Rock 'N Ride plush rocker toys sold in eight models: brown pony, pink pony, pink unicorn, deluxe pony, deluxe bull, lil' penguin, lil' propeller plane and Clifford big red rocker. The toys have molded plastic rocker bases and were sold for children at least 18 months old and up to 65 lbs. A button on the toy's ear, hat or dash activates songs and phrases when pressed. Rockers included in this recall have a date code from July 26, 2007 through December 29, 2007. The date codes are printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
What can happen
The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the rocker toys away from young children and contact Tek Nek Toys for a free replacement base.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tek Nek Toys has received 35 reports of the rockers tipping over, including ten reports of injuries such as bumps, bruises and lacerations.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods, and Pamida stores nationwide and Internet retailers from September 2007 through March 2008 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rock 'n ride plush rocker toys?
Consumers should immediately take the rocker toys away from young children and contact Tek Nek Toys for a free replacement base.
What is the hazard?
The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to 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.