RC2 Recalls Toy Keys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 07023 · Nov 2, 2006 · Rc2
275,000
units affected
275,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07023
- Date
- Nov 2, 2006
- Company
- Rc2
- Units affected
- 275,000
- Product
- Toy Keys
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
Shake 'n Jingle Keys, "Shake & Jingle Keys," "My Jingle Keys" all by The First Years and the John Deere "Real Keys" are toy keys, with three colored keys attached to a blue, red or green remote control with electronic features. Various colored buttons on the remote activate sounds. Only toy keys with the letter "F" in the date code stamp on the packaging and product are involved in the recall. The date code can be found on the back of the remote control. Toy keys with "TE" in the date code or yellow sides on the remote are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- RC2 has received four reports of cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Department stores and independent toy stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $6. The recalled products are marketed under RC2's Learning Curve and The First Years brands.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy keys?
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses 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.